Thetford Hoard, Late Roman metalwork collection in London, England
The Thetford Hoard contains thirty-three silver spoons, twenty-two gold rings, and numerous precious items discovered near Gallows Hill in Norfolk during 1979.
Metal detectors located this fourth-century Roman collection, which includes silver strainers, gold bracelets, and necklaces, representing significant metallurgy from late Roman Britain.
Many silver spoons in the collection feature inscriptions dedicated to Faunus, a Roman deity, indicating the presence of pagan practices in fourth-century Britain.
The British Museum displays this collection of Roman artifacts, allowing researchers and visitors to examine the metalwork techniques from the late Roman period.
The gold belt buckle in the collection features an engraved dancing satyr, demonstrating the technical precision of Roman craftsmen in Britain.
GPS coordinates: 52.40000,0.73333
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:40
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