The Galloway Hoard: an update – ONLINE EVENT

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Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH), The Goods Shed, The Old Station, Strathpeffer, Ross-Shire, Scotland IV14 9DH (ONLINE)
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27 April 2021
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## The Galloway Hoard: an update – ONLINE EVENT
The Galloway Hoard is Scotland’s earliest Viking-age hoard, buried towards the
end of the ninth century.
hoard
Beyond just gold and silver it contains an unparalleled range of materials and
objects, which will shed new light on this period.
Martin Goldberg of the National Museums of Scotland will discuss the first two
years of the Galloway Hoard conservation and research programme and look
forward to the continuation of the research programme and future display of
the hoard.
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: A selection of objects from the Viking age Galloway Hoard (National
Museums Scotland via Wikimedia Commons at http://bit.ly/3beUNis, CC-BY-SA 4.0)
Image: A selection of objects from the Viking age Galloway Hoard (National
Museums Scotland via Wikimedia Commons at http://bit.ly/3beUNis, CC-BY-SA 4.0)

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Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH), The Goods Shed, The Old Station, Strathpeffer, Ross-Shire, Scotland IV14 9DH (ONLINE)

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