New exhibition brings together Staffordshire Hoard and Sutton Hoo objects
Two of England’s most important early medieval archaeological discoveries have been reunited for a new exhibition, Swords of Kingdoms: The Staffordshire Hoard at Sutton Hoo.
The Staffordshire Hoard and the History of Seventh-Century England
This lecture will give a historian’s perspective on how the hoard develops our understanding of topics such as kingship, overlordship, warfare, assemblies, the impact of Christianity and the world of heroic verse.
Staffordshire Hoard and Sutton Hoo collections to be united for major exhibition
Beginning this May, items from two of the most important archaeological finds from early medieval England will united in a major exhibition. Swords…
Staffordshire Hoard secrets revealed in new book
Following a decade of intensive conservation and expert research, a new book is revealing the importance of the spectacular Staffordshire Hoard to our knowledge of British and world history. It is set to offer fascinating discoveries about England in the seventh century.
10th Anniversary of the Staffordshire Hoard discovery celebrated
It’s the treasure that unearthed the dramatic history of seventh century England and the world of its warrior elite. Ten years ago on 5 July 2009, the Staffordshire Hoard was discovered in a farmer’s field near Lichfield.
Staffordshire Hoard helmet reconstructions revealed
After spending years studying hundreds of fragments and then using both cutting-edge technology and ancient craft techniques, two reconstructions have been made of the magnificent helmet contained within the Staffordshire Hoard.
Staffordshire Hoard Inspires Contemporary Jewellery Collection
The medieval treasures that came from the Staffordshire Hoard collection have been used as inspiration by students in Birmingham to create unique contemporary jewellery.
Putting together the jigsaw pieces of the Staffordshire Hoard
Archaeologists and conservators working to piece together the thousands of items from the Staffordshire Hoard have announced they have been able to make two items: a pommel and helmet-band.
The Gold of the Staffordshire Hoard
Research carried out on the Staffordshire Hoard has revealed that Anglo-Saxon goldsmiths were sophisticated enough to make gold appear more golden.
What we now know about the Staffordshire Hoard
The entire Staffordshire Hoard, over 4000 pieces, has been brought together for the first time since being discovered in 2009. Experts are now making fascinating new discoveries as they put together the collection.
More pieces from the Staffordshire Hoard discovered
The Staffordshire Hoard has now grown by a further 81 pieces, after a Coroner’s Court declared yesterday that the newly found objects were part of the Anglo-Saxon treasure.
New research project begins on Staffordshire Hoard
The project, to be carried out by Anglo Saxon finds cataloguer Chris Fern and specialist artefact photographer Guy Evans, aims to produce a detailed catalogue entry for each of the 3,500 items in the hoard.
The Staffordshire Hoard and the Mercian Royal Court
In England, whatever date you prefer for the composition of Beowulf, it is of interest that the poet thought of the king as a goldwine gumena – the gold-friend of the warriors – or as the goldwine Geata – the gold-friend of the Geats.
Staffordshire Hoard is coming to America
More than one hundred artefacts from the Staffordshire Hoard – the largest and most valuable collection of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever discovered – will…
The Potential of Environmental Archaeology and Geoarchaeology at the site of the Staffordshire Hoard
The Potential of Environmental Archaeology and Geoarchaeology at the site of the Staffordshire Hoard By Benjamin Gearey Paper given at the Staffordshire Hoard…
The Staffordshire Hoard and Mercian Power
The Staffordshire Hoard and Mercian Power By Simon Keynes Paper given at the Staffordshire Hoard Symposium, held at the British Museum, March, 2010…
Videos released on the Staffordshire Hoard conservation program
The Conservation Team at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery have started video blogging about their conservation work on the Staffordshire Hoard. Three videos…
The Staffordshire Hoard Fieldwork, 2009-2010
The Staffordshire Hoard Fieldwork, 2009-2010 By Alex Jones Paper given at the Staffordshire Hoard Symposium, held at the British Museum, March, 2010 Summary: Two…
The Typochronology of Sword Pommels from the Staffordshire Hoard
The Typochronology of Sword Pommels from the Staffordshire Hoard By Svante Fischer and Jean Soulat Paper given at the Staffordshire Hoard Symposium, held at…
The Symbolic Nature of Gold in Magical and Religious Contexts
The Symbolic Nature of Gold in Magical and Religious Contexts By Charlotte Behr Paper given at the Staffordshire Hoard Symposium, held at the…
The implications of the Staffordshire Hoard for the understanding of the origins and development of the Insular art style as it appears in manuscripts and sculpture
The implications of the Staffordshire Hoard for the understanding of the origins and development of the Insular art style as it appears in…
The Staffordshire Hoard
In September 2009 news of a spectacular discovery of Anglo-Saxon treasure was made public. Over the previous summer more than 1800 items dating back to the 7th or early 8th century were found in Staffordshire, England.
Videos about the Staffordshire Hoard
Here is a list of online videos that discuss or show the Staffordshire Hoard From the announcement of the discovery: The Staffordshire Hoard…
What the Experts say about the Staffordshire Hoard
Here are some academic views about the Anglo-Saxon hoard discovered in Staffordshire: Kevin Leahy, National Finds Adviser from the Portable Antiquities Scheme: The…
How the Staffordshire Hoard was Discovered
For close to 1300 years, an ordinary field in Staffordshire concealed a long lost treasure of gold. Its discovery made international headlines and has now been valued at £3.285 million.