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Analysis

Analysis of the hoard’s artefacts is at an early stage, but it promises to be a highly significant archaeological time capsule, revealing new details about Iron Age northern Britain.
A copper alloy bridle bit from The Melsonby Hoard being cleaned under a microscope.

Artefacts

The Melsonby Hoard includes a vast number of Iron Age artefacts from around 2,000 years ago. Discover more about this amazing find.
Possible vessel lid from the Melsonby Hoard.