London CNN —A hoard of Norman-era silver coins unearthed five years ago in southwestern England has become Britain’s most valuable treasure find ever, after it was bought for £4.3 million ($5.6 million) by a local heritage trust.
The coins date from one of the most turbulent periods in English history.
“The hoard was buried in around 1067-1068 on an estate in Chew Valley which later belonged to Giso, the Bishop of Wells.
We think it was probably buried for safekeeping during the time of rebellions against William in the South West.
Finding coins that were in use almost 1,000 years ago is exceptionally rare – this hoard contains twice as many coins from during Harold II’s reign as had previously been found.
Persons:
King Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex, Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, William, Duke of Normandy, Edward, King Harold II, Harold II, William I, William the, Amal Khreisheh, Wells, “, Harold’s, Khreisheh, Harold II’s
Organizations:
London CNN, British, South West Heritage Trust, British Museum
Locations:
London, England, Chew, Bristol, Hastings, Chew Valley, Giso, South, Exeter, Ireland, Somerset