Real Life Treasure Hunt Stories
Treasure trove histories revealed
01/02/09The 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.
The Monkswood hoard contains 38 pieces of bronze age metalwork
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.
