Treasures of the Viking Age : The Galloway Hoard

The Galloway Hoard is the most remarkable collection of Viking-age treasure ever unearthed in Britain or Ireland. Like most Viking-age hoards, it contains lots of silver: ingots, hacksilver, arm-rings and finely crafted jewellery. It also contains the largest quantity of gold objects ever recovered from this historical milieu. But the most astonishing thing about the Galloway Hoard is the presence of heirlooms, relics and exotic curiosities.

This unique treasure trove provides a snapshot of life in medieval Scotland and shows how Britain was part of Viking-age trade networks that stretched into the Middle East and Asia. Current research suggests that the Hoard was buried by a wealthy and well-connected group of people around 900 CE.

Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard, will be unveiled at the South Australian Museum on 8 February 2025, marking the first opportunity to view this unique collection of treasures outside Britain.

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This article was produced in partnership with South Australian Museum.