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The Bamburgh Hoard
Hoard is first discovered in Northumberland for over 100 years
Members of the Ashington and Bedlington Detector Club have, in early January 1999
collectively found 162 Saxon sceattas during several searches of a previously detected
club field.
The hoard was found near Bamburgh, once the capital of the North. Its castle is an almost
impregnable fortress. It was probably occupied by the Romans and was a Celtic stronghold
called 'Dinguaroy'.
Sixteen members found the coins in varying numbers, one member found 33 others just two or
three. They were found in an area some 70 yards long by 40 yards wide and had obviously
been scattered by the plough over the years.
The club members believe that all the coins have been found and the Coroners Office has
been informed of the find.
We shall keep you informed of any further developments.
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