Viking Hoard discovered in England
Over 200 items from a Viking has been discovered in England. Uncovered near Watlington, Oxfordshire, the hoard dates from the time of the 'last kingdom', when the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex were fighting for their survival from the threat of a 'Great Heathen Army', a fight which was to lead to the unification of England. the hoard dates from the time of the 'last kingdom', when the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex were fighting for their survival from the threat of a 'Great Heathen Army', a fight which was to lead to the unification of England.
Cotsw it seems that the gaol was built over the medieval structure. The prison was in use until 2013 and is set for redevelopment. News of the discovery is leading to calls that the site be preserved. Paul James, Leader of Gloucester City Council explained to the Gloucester Citizen, “Whatever is done on site needs to be sensitive to the heritage of both the castle and the listed buildings there. We are fortunate that we have a developer that cares about the heritage of the site. Having glass flooring above it, allowing visitors to see through might be a possibility. The most important matter is to preserve it well, the walls have been here for hundreds of years and we want them here for hundreds more.”
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A selection of items in the Watlington Hoard after examination work. Photo courtesy the Trustees of the British Museum