Gold Coin Along with Other Ancient Artifacts Found near Ashwell Declared Treasure


A gold coin is among a collection of artifacts dating back to the Roman, Bronze, and Iron ages that have been declared treasure at a recent inquest at Hatfield Coroner's Court.

The items were discovered near Ashwell in 2003 and included the base of a figurine, bone fragments and, according to the Cambridge News.

It is possible that the objects were buried as part of an offering to a Celtic goddess, experts suggested.

However, this would be an unusual thing to do during the Roman period, said Gilbert Burleigh, an honorary member of the North Hertfordshire Archaeological Society.

He added: "Treasure hoards of this nature are very rare things."

The items were found near the site of the discovery of the original Ashwell Hoard, which was uncovered in 2002 and included a number of gold items that went on display at the British Museum's Weston Gallery of Roman Britain in 2007.---www.marketintelligence.gold.org