My piece for @yorkshirebylines.co.uk looking forward to the Yorkshire Museum's forthcoming exhibition. It really does promise to be very special. #IronAge #MelsonbyHoard @yorkmuseumstrust.bsky.social

"One of the most important archaeological finds in British history is going on display! 🛡️
The Melsonby Hoard exhibition opens at the Yorkshire Museum on May 15. See 800+ Iron Age treasures, from chariots to cauldrons, found right here in North Yorkshire. 🏺
#MelsonbyHoard #York #Archaeology #IronAge"

I posted about this discovery a while back, but now there’s a full documentary. History Hit’s new film explores the Melsonby Hoard, possibly Britain’s largest Iron Age find. Over 900 objects reveal stunning details of life, trade, and technology from 2,000 years ago. #Archaeology #MelsonbyHoard

The #Melsonby talks continue with Sophie presenting to an audience in #Nottingham 👏🏻👏🏻 #MelsonbyHoard 🛞🔥

We were lucky enough to work with @yorkmuseumstrust.bsky.social to scan the #MelsonbyHoard recently! See www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... for more info on this amazing discovery.

Help the York Museums Trust keep the hoard in Yorkshire and donate today at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-m....

If you're a teacher, heritage buff, or just love the idea of children learning real history, give us a look:
🌍 localhistoryhub.org

#LocalHistory #MelsonbyHoard #Archaeology #HistoryEd #PrimaryEducation #HistoryMatters #Edutoots

Original post on mastodon.cosmicnation.co

An extraordinary discovery near Melsonby, North Yorkshire, has unveiled over 800 Iron Age artifacts, including wagon and chariot parts, horse harnesses, ceremonial spears, and ornate cauldrons. Dating back to the first century, these treasures provide profound insights into the wealth, status […]

finds.org.uk/database/art...
Found recently in North Yorkshire UK #melsonbyhoard #archaeology #yorkshireuk

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Lauren Laverne has a #MelsonbyHoard themed playlist coming up on the show today on @bbc6music.bsky.social (you can listen back too; airing after the 11.30am news mark) #archaeology

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Here’s Durham University’s latest information and research of the incredible find called the #MelsonbyHoard.
#Archaeology

www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

Colossal Iron Age hoard found by detectorist changes what we know about life in ancient Britain Chariots, cauldrons and ceremonial spears – over 800 items unearthed near the village of Melsonby in North Yorkshire "one of the most important and exciting" Iron Age hoards ever found in the UK, say ...

Selection of finds photos here www.countryfile.com/prehistoric/... #ironage #melsonbyhoard

Secrets of Britain’s ancient elites revealed by remarkable find in Yorkshire field The remarkable find offers insights about the wealth and power dynamics of 1st century Britain

This is an incredible assemblage of #ironage objects ❤️ www.independent.co.uk/news/science... I was lucky to play a small part in the excavation. Huge round of applause for Sophie at the British Museum and Tom and Emily at @arcdurham.bsky.social the #MelsonbyHoard is in the news 👍🏻👏🏻