The Melsonby Hoard

Presented by Professor Tom Moore.

Consisting of around 800 artefacts, the largest hoard of Iron Age metalwork yet found in the UK, the Melsonby hoard was discovered by detectorist Peter Heads close to the possible Brigantes capital at Stanwick in North Yorkshire. It was subsequently excavated by a team led by Professor Tom Moore of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University. The hoard which includes chariot wheels, cauldrons, horse bridles and ceremonial spears is being studied by a range of experts particularly those from the British Museum. Thanks to a public appeal and grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund the hoard will remain in this region in the collections of the Yorkshire Museum in York.