We will be holding our second talk at Green Hammerton Village Club on Monday 24th April from 1930 onwards.
In May 2020, two metal detectorists made an amazing discovery in a field near Ampleforth, North Yorkshire. Four spectacular yet diverse objects that were buried together some 1,800 years ago. The Ryedale Hoard contains some of the most significant artefacts from our region and offers fresh perspectives on Roman Yorkshire.
In this talk Andrew Woods will share the story of this spectacular hoard. By looking at the objects in detail and drawing upon comparative examples and the Yorkshire’s Museum wider designated Roman collections, he will explore their use in the 2nd century and the mystery of their burial. He will then fast forward to the moment of their discovery and the Yorkshire Museum’s subsequent acquisition, display and research plans.
The talk will be presented by Dr Andrew Woods FSA. Andrew is Senior Curator at the Yorkshire Museum. He is responsible for the curatorial team and diverse collections of the Museum. His research focuses on coinage and hoarding, particularly of the Early Medieval period.