This image shows an artifact from the Melsonby Hoard, a significant collection of over 800 Iron Age metalwork objects discovered in North Yorkshire,. The hoard includes items such as chariot fittings, weapons, and cauldrons dating back approximately 2,000 years. Many pieces, like the one pictured, are intricate bronze horse harness components decorated with Celtic art styles. Some artifacts are adorned with red Mediterranean coral and colored glass, indicating Mediterranean trade links. Image Gareth Buddo/York Museums Trust
attention for its remarkable scale and rarity. After a successful 2025 fundraising campaign, the museum secured the hoard and is now preparing to unveil the once-in-a-generation exhibition. #archaeology #IronAge #Yorkshire @yorkmuseumstrust.bsky.social #Heitage 4/4 See Alts for image details
