Discovered in 2021, the Melsonby Hoard is a highly significant trove of Iron Age metalwork consisting of over 800 artefacts. Find out how Durham's Department of Archaeology and Archaeological Services team have been working with Historic England and the British Museum to excavate, preserve and analyse this incredible find.

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5 days ago · The Melsonby Hoard – unearthed near the village of Melsonby, North Yorkshire, UK - includes more than 800 objects dating back around 2,000 years. Artefacts include vehicle parts from wagons or chariots, including 28 iron tyres. A cauldron and a bowl possibly used for wine mixing, elaborate horse ...

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