Treasure trove histories revealed -- "Pots of Money"
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Treasure trove histories revealed
The stories behind three hoards found in recent years
near Bath are the subject of a series of talks.
The first event "Pots of Money" looks at one of the
largest Roman hoards yet found in Britain, in 2004,
in a garden near Thornbury, 18 miles from Bath.
"Medieval Money Mystery" focuses on a small hoard
of silver coins discovered near Bath in 2007, which
have now been acquired by the Roman Baths Museum.
The 1930's Monkswood hoard, found in St Catherine's
Valley, is also featured.
Changing times
Stephen Clews, of the Roman Baths and Pump Room,
said: "Two of the hoards have been found very
recently whilst one was found in the 20th Century.
"They range in date from the late Bronze Age to the
medieval period and each of these talks, arranged
by Bath and North East Somerset Council, has a
very different story to tell, reflecting changing
times and circumstances over more than 2,500 years."
The Roman hoard discovered near Thornbury included
11,460 small coins from the Constantine period,
known as nummi.
The Monkswood hoard contains 38 pieces of bronze
age metalwork and was discovered during the
construction of a reservoir.
All three talks are free and will take place at
the Guildhall in Bath between 1310 and 1345
GMT on 10, 17 and 24 February.
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