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## The Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure (Kirkcudbright Galleries)
Bringing together the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects
ever found in Britain or Ireland, the internationally significant Galloway
Hoard is transforming our understanding of Scotland’s connections with the
wider world during this period.
The Hoard was buried around AD 900 and contains over 100 diverse objects, from
silver, gold and jewelled treasures to rarely surviving textiles, including
wool, linen and Scotland’s earliest examples of silk.
Discovered by a metal detectorist in Dumfries and Galloway in 2014, the Hoard
was allocated to National Museums Scotland in 2017, when a selection of items
went on display as part of a fundraising campaign to save it for the nation.
With generous public support, an intensive programme of conservation and
research is now underway, uncovering the secrets of the Hoard for the very
first time.
In this free exhibition, see recently cleaned and conserved objects from the
Hoard, revealing intricate decoration not seen since the objects’ burial more
than 1,000 years ago. Then delve deeper and examine hidden details found in
X-rays, CT scans and 3D models. Discover what innovative research and analysis
have already revealed about the Hoard, and explore what future work might yet
uncover about this unparalleled Viking-age find.
While Dig It! takes every opportunity to ensure that this information is
accurate, we advise that you contact the event organiser before attending the
event to avoid disappointment.
While Dig It! takes every opportunity to ensure that this information is
accurate, we advise that you contact the event organiser before attending the
event to avoid disappointment.
Image © National Museums Scotland
Image © National Museums Scotland
### Accessibility Information
Hearing Loop; Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant; Level access
from entrance to reception; Suitable for visitors with limited mobility; Ramp
to main entrance; Level access to all public areas; Large print, braille or
audio; Wheelchair access throughout; Lift or stairlift; Accessible toilets

Address
Kirkcudbright Galleries, 3B St Mary St, Kirkcudbright DG6 4AA