There is a whole host of free events on the theme of \u2018treasure\u2019 suitable for both for families and adults happening throughout the exhibition period. Please contact Manchester Museum for details on 0161 275 2676.
www.museum.man.ac.uk<\/A>
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Tubulistum and Finds identification day Saturday 25th September at the Royal
Albert memorial Museum in Queen Street, Exeter. Come and celebrate Augustus
birthday!
10.00 to 4.00<\/P>\r\n
Finds Surgery held regularly at the museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
next one Tuesday 5th October and first Tuesday in the month (please
telephone first 01392 665983) 10.00 to 1.00<\/P>\r\n
Finds Day Barnstaple Museum 9th October 12.00 to 3.30<\/P>","created":"2004-09-23 16:51:00","d":null,"latitude":null,"longitude":null,"updated":null,"golive":"2004-09-23 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":null,"un":null},{"datePublished":"2010-11-17 16:59:00","title":"Treasure: West Midlands 13th November, 2004","id":"147","summary":"Treasure: West Midlands On Saturday 13th November, 2004, Angie Bolton, FLO for the West Midlands will be holding a day about Treasure at the Centre for Lifelong Learning, The University of Birmingham","contents":"
![\"Minature](\"\/documents\/minature_shield.jpg\")
\nIron Age Minature Shield, Alcester Warwickshire
\nDrawing Copyright - Candy Stevens<\/p>\n
The Portable Antiquities Scheme (www.finds.org.uk<\/a>) has now recorded over 113,000\u00a0archaeological finds made by members of the public. In the West Midlands, people are continually discovering archaeological treasures, and recording them with the Scheme. This Day School will show you what has been recorded, and how these finds are contributing to - and even changing \u2013 our understanding of the past.<\/p>\n Find out about nationally important West Midlands finds, such as the Herefordshire papal bulla (lead seal), one of the oldest papal bulla ever found in England, and the Staffordshire Moorlands cup, one of three known enamelled bronze cups which list the forts on Hadrian\u2019s Wall. Hear from people involved with the Scheme, like the Finds Liaison Officers and the finders themselves. What is it like for a Finds Liaison Officer to visit a metal detecting club, what do metal detector users think of archaeologists'<\/p>\n \u00a320 (\u00a315 for C.B.A. Members) Lunch not included. A gold Viking arm ring, the second of its kind to be discovered in Britain, has been found in the York area. It was brought in by a brother and sister who found the ring amongst their late father s possessions. The ring consists of 95 per cent gold and weighs 325 grams. It has been cut through and partly straightened into a curved L-shape, but it is otherwise complete and measures 26cm in diameter. The arm ring is similar to another example from the Viking period, found in Wipholm, Germany, and the polyhedral knob is similar to other Viking gold arm rings from Dublin and Hornelund, Denmark.Mr Holmes said:\u00a0<\/p>\n The only other similar example to be found in Britain was found in Goodrington in Devon and I believe our example is the larger of the two. It s a fascinating find and a beautiful object.\u00a0<\/p>\n The ring is currently at the British Museum, where it is being studied, but York Museums Trust now hopes to acquire the arm ring for display at the Yorkshire Museum.<\/p>\n Andrew Morrison, curator of access for archaeology, said: \u00a0<\/p>\n \"It is a really exciting find. Gold Viking arm rings are not common objects at all and we would be very keen to acquire this object, subject to us raising enough funds.\"<\/em><\/p>\n If you would like to bring in your archaeological finds to be identified, email \u00a0simon.holmes@ymt.org.uk<\/a> or visit the Yorkshire Museum s free finds surgeries on 4 September, 2 October, 6 November and 4 December, from 10am - 2pm. Front view of Viking Arm-ring.<\/p>","created":"2004-09-08 00:36:00","d":"2010-11-17 17:00:34","latitude":"53.9618","longitude":"-1.08732","updated":"2010-11-17 17:00:34","golive":"2004-09-08 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2004-09-06 00:00:00","title":"England’s first Viking burial ground found in Cumbria","id":"124","summary":"The burial site of six Viking men and women, complete with swords and spears, jewellery, firemaking materials and riding equipment, has been discovered near Cumwhitton, Cumbria. ","contents":" (For more information and high quality pictures: http:\/\/www.oxfordarch.co.uk\/vikingburial<\/A> The burial site of six Viking men and women, complete with swords and spears, jewellery, firemaking materials and riding equipment, has been discovered near Cumwhitton, Cumbria. <\/P>\r\n The site, which is believed to date from the early tenth century, was unearthed following the discovery by a local metal detectorist of two Viking Age copper brooches. The grave of a Viking woman was found beneath the brooches. She had been buried with a wooden chest at her feet, which x-rays may determine holds weaving equipment. Further excavation led to the discovery of the graves of another woman and four men 10 metres away from the first grave, all buried with their grave goods. The four men were buried with weaponry, two had firemaking materials, and one was buried with spurs, a possible bridle and what is thought to be the remains of a drinking horn. The female Viking was buried wearing a magnificent jet bracelet on her left wrist and with a copper alloy belt fitting, amongst other goods. <\/P>\r\n The sandy soil of the area means that while the bodies have decomposed, their equipment had remained exactly where it was buried over a thousand years ago, providing a unique opportunity to excavate a Viking Age cemetery under twenty first century conditions. <\/P>\r\n Local metal detectorist Peter Adams reported his find via the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), the UK’s largest community archaeology project, which identifies, records and advises on archaeological objects found by the public. The site was subsequently excavated by Oxford Archaeology North with English Heritage, which is now working on the conservation of the finds to ensure that information about the objects recovered is preserved for further study. <\/P>\r\n Describing the site, local PAS representative Faye Simpson said: “This was a haunting find. When I first saw the excavated graves, complete with artefacts but the bodies of those buried long decomposed, it seemed as though the people buried there had indeed followed in the footsteps of their ancestors and gone to Valhalla – the Viking afterlife.”<\/P>\r\n Arts Minister Estelle Morris said: \"We should all be grateful to Mr Adams who recorded his find so promptly. As a result, the experts have been able to learn more about this fascinating site, and uncover the secrets of a time capsule more than a thousand years old. <\/P>\r\n \"Community projects like the Portable Antiquities Scheme help people throughout the country get involved in archaeology and local history. And museums benefit too, through this direct engagement with local experts.”<\/P>\r\n Mark Wood, Chair of the Museums, Libraries and Archive Council which manages the Portable Antiquities Scheme said: “This is tremendous news: a unique discovery which will improve people’s understanding of the area and its history. The museum community relies on members of the public to report archaeological treasures to our network of Finds Liaison Officers, and you can imagine how pleased we are when important finds of this nature are unearthed.”<\/P>\r\n Sir Neil Cossons, Chairman of English Heritage, said: “This incredible find provides rare archaeological evidence of the Vikings as settlers who integrated themselves into English life. This exciting find reveals the presence of the Vikings as a \r\ncommunity group including woman and challenges the war-lords stereotype as depicted by Hollywood. Finder Peter Adams said, “Finding the brooches was just the beginning. By detecting alongside the archaeologists I was also able to locate a sword hilt which led to the second, and main, excavation and the discovery of all six graves. Faye Simpson, our Finds Liaison Officer, did a fantastic job pulling all the resources together to make this excavation possible. Her dedication, together with the archaeologists on site, enabled us all to learn so much from what is the find of a lifetime for me.”<\/P>\r\n -ends-<\/P>\r\n Notes to Editors<\/P>\r\n Press enquiries: Fiona Cameron at MLA on 020 7273 1459, email fiona.cameron@mla.gov.uk<\/A>, Press event: A press event will be held at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle on Tuesday 7 September, 11.30am. Many of the finds will be on view and interviews will be available with:<\/P>\r\n Michael Lewis, Deputy Head of Portable Antiquities Scheme A reconstruction drawing of one of the graves will be on view. Photos and images<\/P>\r\n Print quality images including a reconstruction drawing will be available from PA Picselect at www.papicselect.com<\/A> under DCMS\/PAS folder. For more images contact Fiona Cameron as above. <\/P>\r\n Viking burial sites in England<\/P>\r\n The only other known Viking cemetery in England is the cremation cemetery at Ingleby in Derbyshire, which was excavated in the 1940s. Here ashes were buried in eathenware pots and few artefacts survive. The only other group of bodies to be found buried together was a battlefield cemetery at Repton, Derbyshire. <\/P>\r\n About the Portable Antiquities Scheme<\/P>\r\n The Portable Antiquities Scheme is the largest community archaeology project this country has ever seen. It was established in 1997 to encourage the voluntary recording of archaeological objects found by the public and to broaden public awareness of the importance of such finds for understanding our past. <\/P>\r\n The data recorded - itself an important educational resource - is published on the Scheme's website (www.finds.org.uk<\/A>) allowing public\r\n access to over 60,000 records and over 21,000 images of finds, as diverse as prehistoric flints to post-medieval buckles - and new finds are going online everyday.<\/P>\r\n The Portable Scheme is managed by a consortium of national bodies led by Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA), and includes the British Museum, English Heritage, the National Museums & Galleries of Wales (NMGW) and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, together with the Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers, the Council for British Archaeology, the National Council for Metal-detecting, the Society of Museum Archaeologists and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The major funding partners of the Scheme are the Heritage Lottery Fund, the DCMS, MLA, the British Museum and the NMGW. <\/P>\r\n For more information about the Portable Antiquities Scheme contact Dr Michael Lewis (Deputy Head of Portable Antiquities) at info@finds.org.uk<\/A> or 020 7323 8611.<\/P>\r\n Organisations involved<\/P>\r\n English Heritage <\/P>\r\n English Heritage (www.english-heritage.org.uk<\/A>) is the Government's lead body for the historic environment. Funded partly by the Government and in part from revenue earned from its historic properties and other services, English Heritage aims to increase the understanding of the past, conserve and enhance the historic environment and broaden access and appreciation of heritage. MLA (the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council)<\/P>\r\n MLA is the national development agency for museums, libraries and archives, advising the government on policy and priorities for the sector. MLA's roles are to provide strategic leadership, to act as a powerful advocate, to develop capacity and to promote innovation and change. Museums, libraries and archives connect people to knowledge and information, creativity and inspiration. MLA is leading the drive to unlock this wealth, for everyone. For further information visit the MLA website at http:\/\/www.mla.gov.uk<\/A> <\/P>\r\n Oxford Archaeology North<\/P>\r\n Oxford Archaeology (www.oxfordarch.co.uk<\/A>) is an educational charity with a Board of Trustees and has over 30 years of experience in professional archaeology and are the largest employer of archaeologists in the country (we currently have more than 200 members of staff). We have offices in Lancaster and Oxford, trading as Oxford Archaeology North (OA North), and Oxford Archaeology (OA) respectively, enabling us to provide a truly nationwide service. OA is an Institute of Field Archaeologists Registered Organisation (No 17), and is thus bound by the IFA's Code of Conduct and required to apply the IFA's quality standards. Oxford Archaeology North staff have unrivalled experience of the archaeology of the North West, having worked in the county for over 20 years<\/P>\r\n Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery<\/P>\r\n Established by Carlisle Corporation in 1893, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery (www.tulliehouse.co.uk<\/A>) houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences. <\/P>\r\n The Museums Human History (Archaeology) collections comprise Cumbrian Prehistory; Roman Cumbria (especially Carlisle and the Hadrian's Wall area): Dark Age and Medieval Cumbria. There are a number of important excavation archives, including several from recent work in Carlisle itself, in which organic materials - especially wood\r\n and leatherwork - are notable. Important items within the collections include: Bronze Age stone spear-mould from Croglin, gold neck-ring from Greysouthern; Roman inscribed and sculpted stones from Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall; Dark Age objects from Viking burials at Ormside and Hesket; Saxon sword; Medieval city bell, chest & stocks; Elizabethan weights & measures.<\/P>","created":"2004-09-06 00:00:00","d":null,"latitude":null,"longitude":null,"updated":null,"golive":"2004-09-06 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":null,"un":null},{"datePublished":"2010-11-17 17:01:37","title":"Portable Antiquities at the English Heritage Festival of History","id":"130","summary":"In August, 2004 and Wendy Scott (Finds Liaison Officer for Leicestershire) and Kevin Leahy, (Finds Advisor) assisted by Dianne, his wife, attended the Festival at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire where they had a superb, but completely exhausting day.\u00a0","contents":" In August, 2004 and Wendy Scott (Finds Liaison Officer for Leicestershire) and Kevin Leahy, (Finds Advisor) assisted by Dianne, his wife, attended the Festival at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire where they had a superb, but completely exhausting day.\u00a0<\/p>\n Visitors were able to look through trays of finds from the North Lincolnshire Museum\u2019s reserve collection and Wendy took a computer presentation of finds she has recorded.\u00a0 We also had displays showing the results of the Scheme on our knowledge of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings.\u00a0<\/p>\n The day was a great success, our stand was constantly surrounded by a throng of interested people clamouring to see what they could find on the trays.\u00a0 Children found Wendy\u2019s Roman coins fascinating, the thrill of holding something made by the Romans!\u00a0 We had 655 direct contacts plus many other people who just looked at what we had on show.\u00a0 Some objects, including a mount from a late 19th century gig saddle, were identified for us by visitors.<\/p>\n This was not a day for recording finds but an occasion to show to the public some of the results of what we are doing.\u00a0 It looks as if people liked what they saw and appreciate what the Scheme is achieving.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0 Ancient Greece Family Day Meet some ancient Greek warriors, try on a helmet and find out what it feels like to carry a shield. Listen to the story of the Trojan War - Helen, Paris, the golden apple, Hector and mighty Achilles. Decorate Greek clothes, help build an Athenian ship, make gifts for the goddess Athena and march in the great procession to celebrate her birthday. Visit Greece through the Ages with our fantastic new Hamlyn Family Trail. See Kirk Douglas as Ulysses as he battles the fearsome one-eyed giant Cyclops. 11 July 2004 For further details, contact Katharine Kelland on 0207 3238327 Finds Liaison Officer (Portable Antiquities Scheme) Department of Early London History and Collections, Museum of London.<\/p>\n Fixed term contract until 31st March 2006<\/p>\n Salary: \u00a319,524 - \u00a322,992 inclusive of London Allowance.<\/p>\n Applications are invited for an archaeological post funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Museum of London, to be based at the Museum of London.<\/p>\n Half of the post will be dedicated to the work of the Portable Antiquities Scheme. The main aims of the Scheme is to advance our knowledge of the history and archaeology of England and Wales by recording of archaeological objects found by the public and to increase opportunities for active public involvement in archaeology. This data is published on www.finds.org.uk<\/a> and made available to the relevant Historic Environment Record. The post holder will make contact with members of the public - including metal-detector users, attend metal-detecting club meetings, explain the aims of the Scheme and the Treasure Act through giving talks, and will record finds on the Scheme\u2019s finds database.<\/p>\n The other half of the post will be working as Community Archaeologist for London. This will involve promoting the positive involvement in London archaeology of as many members of the public as possible, particularly through existing community organisations and groups. This will also involve carrying out liaison between different parts of the archaeological sector in London including the support of local archaeological societies.<\/p>\n The ideal candidate will have a degree in Archaeology and a minimum of one year\u2019s relevant experience including artefact identification.\u00a0 It is essential that you have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and are highly organised when working under pressure and to deadlines.\u00a0 A high level of PC literacy is key, in particular a sound knowledge of using databases.<\/p>\n Further details and an application pack for this post is available by telephone on 020 7814 5793 (24 hour ansaphone) or email recruitment@museumoflondon.org.uk<\/a>.\u00a0 Closing date: 26th July 2004. For an informal discussion about both aspects of the post please ring Hedley Swain on 020 7814 5713. Visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The Museum of London is striving for diversity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. During a debate in the House of Lords on Wednesday 23rd June 2004, Lord Davies of Oldham (Government Minister) noted that the Government was \u2018working with the Portable Antiquities Scheme to inform eBay of any potential breaches of the Treasure Act 1996 or the Dealing in Cultural Objects (Offences) Act 2003\u2019. <\/P>\r\n The illicit trade in cultural objects (Portable Antiquities) is a matter of concern for archaeologists, responsible metal-detector users and all law abiding people, and there have been calls upon \u2018someone\u2019 to monitor (and where possible \u2013 check) such activities. The Department for Culture Media & Sport, the British Museum, the Portable Antiquities Scheme and representatives of the All Party Parliamentary Archaeological Group have been working with eBay on a policy for stopping criminals who try to sell archaeological objects which have been \u2018nighthawked\u2019 (i.e. recovered without the permission of the landowner or from scheduled monuments) and unreported Treasure finds. Finders selling objects on eBay should make it clear when and where the object was found and reassure potential buyers the objects are being sold legitimately.<\/P>\r\n 'Nighthawking is a big problem for landowners and responsible metal-detectorists. Therefore we in the National Council for Metal Detecting (NCMD) welcome the fact that the Government, Portable Antiquities Scheme and others are working together and with Internet auction houses to clamp down on the illicit trade in antiquities'. David Barwell<\/STRONG> (Chairman, National Council for Metal Detecting)
\nFor a programme and enrolment contact Irene McKenzie 0121 414 8065
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\nThe arm ring was brought in to Simon Holmes, of the national Portable Antiquities Scheme, who is based at the Yorkshire Museum, York.<\/p>\n
\nThe ring was analysed by experts at the British Museum and was declared\u00a0 treasure\u00a0 at an inquest in York held this week.<\/p>\n
\nIt is made of two thick, round rods with beaded wires between them, twisted into a cable and tapering to the ends. The original ends are joined to a plain, polyhedral knob at the end.<\/p>\n![\"Back](\"\/documents\/Arm-ring-back.jpg\")
\nBack view of Viking Arm-ring<\/p>\n![\"Front](\"\/documents\/Arm-ring-front.jpg\")
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For high quality images for publication contact dpett@british-museum.ac.uk<\/A>)<\/P>\r\n
“English Heritage is delighted to have been able to support this momentous discovery by funding the archaeological dig. Treasure hunting for its own sake can be damaging and can lead to the loss of valuable objects. We have been able to discover the secrets of this important site thanks to the responsible detective work of Peter Adams who reported the find to the Portable Antiquities Scheme. It is vital that the many other amateur archaeologists across the country continue to help us uncover new evidence of our archaeological past by following Peter’s admirable lead.”
Rachel Newman of Oxford Archaeology North said, ‘We could not have expected more from the excavation of the site. We knew the brooches found by Mr Adams came from a burial of a Viking Age woman, which was exciting and of great importance in itself, but we did not expect to find five other graves complete with such a splendid array of artefacts. It truly has been an amazing few months excavating this extremely important Viking Age site’.<\/P>\r\n
Alex Robat at Brunswick Arts on 020 7936 1296 arobat@BrunswickGroup.com<\/A> <\/P>\r\n
Faye Simpson, Portable Antiquities Scheme - Finds Liaison Officer (Cumbria & Lancashire)
Sir Neil Cossons, Chairman, English Heritage
Andrew Davison, English Heritage Inspector of Ancient Monuments, North West Region
Alan Lupton, Operations Manager at Oxford Archaeology North
Rachel Newman, Director of Oxford Archaeology North
Tim Padley, Keeper of Archaeology, Tullie House
Peter Adams, local metal detector, and finder of the site. <\/P>\r\n
To attend the press call please contact Fiona Cameron as above.<\/P>\r\n
As the national archaeology service for England, English Heritage sets standards, promotes innovation and provides detailed archaeological knowledge on the historic environment. This work includes the discovery and analysis of new sites from the air and on the ground, recording and researching the history of landscapes and developing techniques for geophysical survey, technological analysis and dating. <\/P>\r\n![\"Kevin](\"\/documents\/kl1.jpg\")
![\"Kevin](\"\/documents\/kl2.jpg\")
\nAbove: Dr. Kevin Leahy (North Lincolnshire Museum) discussing portable antiquities with interested members of the public.<\/p>","created":"2004-08-17 10:45:00","d":"2010-11-17 17:01:37","latitude":"52.4063","longitude":"-0.918127","updated":"2010-11-17 17:01:37","golive":"2004-08-17 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2004-07-07 13:14:00","title":"Ancient Greece Family Day","id":"129","summary":"The British Museum's Education Department, is holding a day of family events, relating to Ancient Greece.","contents":"
11 July, 10.30 - 5.00
Admission free
All events free<\/P>\r\n
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Events start at 10.30 am
Great Procession at 2.45 pm
Film at 3.15 pm<\/P>\r\n
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\n\/ Community Archaeologist<\/p>\n
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