The Mildenhall Treasure

Author(s): Richard Hobbs

Art

In 1942, while ploughing a field near Mildenhall in Suffolk, eastern England, Gordon Butcher stumbled upon a hoard of 34 silver objects that he turned over to his boss and owner of the land, Sydney Ford. Dating back to Roman Britain, fourth century AD, and of outstanding artistic and technical quality, the hoard was declared a Treasure Trove in 1946.

General Information

  • : 9780714150802
  • : British Museum Press
  • : British Museum Press
  • : 0.17
  • : 06 April 2012
  • : 206mm X 147mm X 10mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Richard Hobbs
  • : Paperback
  • : 739.2380936
  • : 64
  • : 30 colour illustrations
  • : 30 colour illustrations