Bedale Hoard, Medieval treasure collection in North Yorkshire, England
Description
The Bedale Hoard is a collection of 48 silver and gold items from Viking times, including necklaces, arm-bands, a sword pommel, and 29 silver ingots. The objects show the trade connections and metalwork skills of this period.
History
Metal detector hobbyists found the hoard in 2012, making it available for research and public access. The discovery was secured for museum preservation through community funding efforts.
Culture
The collection shows a triangular iron sword pommel decorated with gold foil plaques displaying animal patterns in late Anglo-Saxon Trewhiddle style. Such craftsmanship was typical for wealthy people of that era.
Practical
The Yorkshire Museum displays the hoard with multimedia resources explaining its importance for understanding Viking-age trade. Visitors can see the items up close and learn more about their origins.
Did you know?
Four twisted silver cables form a neck collar with hammer-welded flat terminals, a design found only in West Viking cultures. This technique shows specialized metalworking knowledge of the era.
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Bedale Leech House
95 m
Church of St Gregory, Bedale
255 m
Bedale Hall
268 m
War Memorial to South of St Gregory's Church
251 m
Signal Box Opposite Park House
77 m
Firby Hall
1.9 km
Market Cross
203 m
Bedale Library
177 m
Amen House, Walls, Fives Court, Store, And Yard To West Of Bedale Hall
329 m
Waggon And Horses
228 m
The Post Office
227 m
The Leech House
95 m
White Cross
2.1 km
15, Market Place
181 m
Old Black Swan
181 m
1 and 3, Market Place
182 m
36 And 38, Market Place
234 m
18, Market Place
227 m
20, North End
234 m
The Three Coopers
168 m
Kings Head
240 m
13, Market Place
180 m
Harbour Walls And Weir (100 Metres, East Off)
283 m
Gateway to Church of St Gregory (Approximately 20 Metres South of Church)
246 m
3, North End
292 m
Ice House West Of Bedale Hall
417 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk 2 Metres East Of Entrance To Post Office
221 m
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