(Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard)

Content: In July 2009, amateur metal detecting enthusiast Terry Herbert uncovered the largest Anglo Saxon treasure hoard ever found in Britain. Just below the surface of a field near Lichfield, Staffordshire, he unearthed over 200 pieces of jewelled gold and silver treasure, buried, lost and forgotten for over a millennium. Archaeologists later excavated a further 1,400 items. The unprecedented find of Anglo Saxon gold mesmerised archaeologists and historians, making headlines around the world.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

48 minutes

Year:

2010

Directors:

Mel Morpeth

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Production companies:

Fulcrum TV

Actors:

Narrator (Voice)

Self

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Producer

Director

Writer