The hoard consists of 17 objects including 4 torcs, 2 penannular bracelets, 3 ribbon bracelets, 5 round bar bracelets, two D-shaped penannular bars and one ribbon torc with hooked terminals. This is only the second gold hoard found in Somerset.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Priddy Hoard, 1300–1100 BC
Date supported
2007
Medium and material
Gold
Dimensions
Various dimensions
Grant
14250
Total cost
38000
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