The West Yorkshire Hoard is a precious-metal hoard of six gold objects, including four gold finger-rings, and a lead spindle whorl. It was discovered near Leeds, West Yorkshire, in 2008–2009 by a metal detectorist. Leeds Museums & Galleries ran a successful campaign to raise £171,310 in order for the hoard to remain in the region.
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The West Yorkshire Hoard is a precious-metal hoard of six gold objects, including four gold finger-rings, and a lead spindle whorl. It was discovered near Leeds, West Yorkshire, in 2008–2009 by a metal detectorist. The find was of national and international significance, expanding the understanding of hoards and hoarding in the north of England in early medieval England. The hoard contains material dating from the seventh to the tenth centuries, demonstrating that the items were preserved across several centuries. One interpretation is that the hoard belonged to a thief, who was adding and removing goods from the cache.
In 2011, Leeds Museums & Galleries ran a successful campaign to raise £171,310 in order for the hoard to remain in the region, and be displayed at the City Museum in Leeds. The money was raised by the public, and the hoard will be displayed in the public museum at Leeds City Museum, until the end of the year. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
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