More than 800 artefacts were found in the North Yorkshire village in 2021.
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A groundbreaking discovery of Iron Age artefacts found by a metal detectorist has been saved for the UK.
The Yorkshire Museum has received £192,096 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, along with public donations, to acquire the Melsonby Hoard, which dates back 2,000 years.
Exhibition of Melsonby hoard in York challenges ideas about life in northern Britain 2,000 years ago
British Museum hails record-breaking year for archaeological discoveries – thanks largely to metal detectorists
The Peebles Hoard was found by a metal detectorist in 2020 before being excavated in a single block in 2024.
The open-air museum brings the history of north-east England to life through its immersive exhibits.
Trust announces major grant to exhibit £4m Chew Valley Hoard, which was found by metal detectorists in 2019
The Carnoustie Hoard will go on display as part of the Scotland’s First Warriors exhibition, which opens next summer.
