Coroner rules object found at Kirkhaugh Cairn is treasure

[Judi Lynn]

25th December

By James Robinson @CourantJames
Reporter



The hair tress found at Kirkhaugh Cairn that has been ruled as treasure


AN almost pure gold ornament found in Northumberland and dating back to the early bronze age has been declared as treasure by a coroner.

An inquest at County Hall in Morpeth heard that the 33mm long ornament, thought to be a hair tress or a decorative piece worn on clothing, dates back to 2400BC and is a “very early example of metalwork.”

It has been described as one of the earliest metal objects found in the UK.

The artefact, made of almost pure gold, was found at Kirkhaugh Cairns near Alston in 2014 by four youngsters.

More:
https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/18961808.coroner-rules-object-found-kirkhaugh-cairn-treasure/

[UpInArms]

1. Part of a matching set ...

According to a report by Eleanor Cox of the British Museum, is the partner of a matching object found at the site in 1935, during an excavation led by Herbet Maryon.

In a twist of fate, two of the young boys who found the treasure - brothers Sebastian and Luca Alderson - are the great-great grandsons of Joseph William Alderson, who was part of the 1935 team. The other boys were Joseph and Aidan Bell, and all four were taking part in the Altogether Archaeology project for the North Pennines AONB.

[niyad]

3. Thank you for sharing this part of the story.

[Judi Lynn]

5. That was startling, for sure! ⭐️

[niyad]

2. Fascinating. Thank you for sharing this .

[Judi Lynn]

6. Thanks, niyad. ⭐️

[central scrutinizer]

4. Made me think of "The Detectorists"

A really funny British TV series.

[Judi Lynn]

7. Thanks for the tip. Really enjoy some British programs, for sure. ⭐️