The Galloway Hoard - Kirkcudbright, Scotland - Until 10-7-2022

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Kirkcudbright Galleries
Gallery Two
St. Mary Street
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries and Galloway DG6 4AA


The Galloway Hoard

Until 10th July 2022

The Galloway Hoard was discovered by a metal-detectorist in 2014 on what is now Church of Scotland land at Balmaghie in Kirkcudbrightshire. The Hoard was allocated to National Museums Scotland in 2017 and a successful fundraising campaign supported by the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Artfund saved the Hoard for the nation. A new exhibition titled The Galloway Hoard: Viking Age Treasure will go on tour to Kirkcudbright Galleries thanks to support from the Scottish Government.

‘One of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century, this incredible discovery comprises more than 100 objects, some of which are incredibly rare or unique.‘

Alongside over five kilograms of silver bullion, composed of arm-rings and ingots, the Hoard includes the largest and most varied collection of Viking-age gold objects known from Britain and Ireland and an unparalleled range of rare materials and unusual objects. These include: a silver pendant cross; a unique gold bird-shaped pin; a decorated silver-gilt lidded vessel; a large collection of Anglo-Saxon metalwork with two examples of an entirely new type of Anglo-Saxon cross-shaped brooch and unique multi-hinged straps; three golden jewels often referred to as ‘aestels’, in a silken-cord bundle; and a gold-mounted rock-crystal flask or jar contained in a silk-lined pouch.

Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 10am-5pm - Sunday: 12noon-5pm

Admission: Free

https://www.kirkcudbrightgalleries.org. ... way-hoard/