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Boughton Malherbe Hoard
Bronze Age, 875–800 BC
Discovered by metal-detectorists in a field near Boughton Malherbe in Kent, this hoard is the third-largest Bronze Age hoard ever found in Britain, consisting of over 352 objects and fragments, providing a great insight into the lives of the inhabitants of Kent in the 9th century BC
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Title of artwork, date
Boughton Malherbe Hoard, 875–800 BC
Date supported
2013
Medium and material
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Various
Grant
2000
Total cost
6000
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