When:
September 23, 2017 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
2017-09-23T13:30:00+01:00
2017-09-23T14:30:00+01:00
Where:
Watlington Library
Cost:
Free
In 2015, metal detectorist James Mather discovered an important Viking Hoard near Watlington. Now in the care of the Ashmolean Museum, this amazing archaeological find includes rare coins, silver ingots and arm rings buried in around 870AD.
There will be a free public lecture about the Hoard, in Watlington Town Hall on 23 September. 1330-1430
In addition, the lecture comprises one element of drop in event at Watlington Library on Saturday 23 September, 1400-1630. Join us to find out more about this exciting archaeological discovery.
- See selected coins and objects from the hoard up close
Meet curators and find out why the Hoard is such an important find
Take part in object handling activities
Get hands- on with art and craft activities
Meet some Anglo Saxons and Vikings
Activities are family friendly and free.
