Basic Info
Release: January 01, 2010
Runtime: 48 min
Status: Released
Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard
2010
48 min
Overview
In July 2009, amateur metal detecting enthusiast Terry Herbert uncovered the largest Anglo Saxon treasure hoard ever found in Britain. Just below the surface of a field near Lichfield, Staffordshire, he unearthed over 200 pieces of jewelled gold and silver treasure, buried, lost and forgotten for over a millennium. Archaeologists later excavated a further 1,400 items. The unprecedented find of Anglo Saxon gold mesmerised archaeologists and historians, making headlines around the world.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Tony Robinson
Narrator (Voice)
Terry Herbert
Self
Crew
Mel Morpeth
Director
Mel Morpeth
Writer
Jenni Butterworth
Producer
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