Top 3 Largest Iron Age Hoards in Britain

Britain's archaeological record of the Iron Age is defined by massive hoards that demonstrate extreme wealth and ritualistic deposition.

The top 3

  1. 1. The Melsonby Hoard: Containing over 800 items including chariot parts and weapons, it is arguably the largest Iron Age metalwork hoard ever discovered in Britain. Melsonby Hoard
  2. 2. The Great Baddow Hoard: A massive find of over 900 gold coins from the late Iron Age, unearthed in Essex and linked to late Celtic coinage systems. Great Baddow Hoard
  3. 3. Llyn Cerrig Bach: A significant collection of ritual deposits found in a Welsh lake, including sword hilts, chariot fittings, and slave chains, reflecting pan-Celtic cultural ties.

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