‘Magical’ objects from iron age hoard found in UK go on display
Summary
A large collection of iron age objects called the Melsonby hoard, found in northern England, is now on display in York. These items, linked to the Brigantes tribe, include weapons, a cauldron, and a rare iron mirror that suggests stories of powerful women in that era. The hoard could change how we understand life in Britain 2,000 years ago.Key Facts
- The Melsonby hoard is the largest iron age metalwork collection found in the UK, with over 800 items.
- The objects belong to the Brigantes tribe, who ruled much of northern England around 2,000 years ago.
- Items include parts of chariots, weapons, a large cauldron, and a rare iron mirror.
- The objects were deliberately broken and burned before burial, though the exact reason is unknown.
- Iron age mirrors are linked only to powerful women and were never found with men or children.
- The mirror on display may have belonged to the mother or grandmother of Queen Cartimandua, the tribe’s famous leader.
- About 20% of the hoard is currently displayed; more items will be shown later.
- The collection challenges the idea that northern Britain was less developed or connected than the south during the iron age.
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