In this time of austerity, we thought it might raise everyone’s spirits to take a look at Britain’s rich history; rich both in terms of interest, and fantastically beautiful objects. CA 248 tackles a hot topic: the practice of hoarding in Britain. Recent years have produced new caches of unusual objects, as well as the publication of long-awaited information; as a result, study of hoarding is advancing at a pace.<\/p>\n
Following on from the discovery of the Frome Hoard (CA 246), we open this issue with new perspectives from the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Then we take an in-depth look at the recently published Hoxne hoard and the unusual arm-bands from Huxley, rounding off our stash of features with an update on the ever-interesting Staffordshire Hoard. Our Ireland series advances through prehistory, showing how modern road building is highlighting the ancient belief in location, location, location.<\/p>\n
Finally, we’ve included our free annual education supplement, containing a university guide as well as real-life archaeology career experiences. Enjoy!
\nFeatures in CA’s British Hoards Special: \/n
\nHOARDING IN ANCIENT BRITAIN \/n
\nBanked for the future, or a gift to the gods? <\/p>\n
Recent discoveries are prompting new interpretations of the ancient practice of burying treasure.
\nTHE HOXNE HOARD\/n
\nTwo decades of study<\/p>\n
What does the gold jewellery and silver plate of this fabulous hoard tell us about its origins?
\nTHE HUXLEY HOARD \/n
\nViking silver unearthed<\/p>\n
This group of unusual silver arm-rings is providing new clues about the dawn of Britain’s Viking Age.
\nTROPHIES OF KINGS \/n
\nOne year later<\/p>\n
In October 2009, the discovery of the Staffordshire Hoard stunned the world. What’s new?
\nANCIENT WATERWAYS TO MODERN HIGHWAYS \/n
\nIreland’s prehistoric beginnings<\/p>\n
New excavations reveal the rich evidence of Ireland’s early people, preserved at wetland sites.
\nREGULARS:\/n
\nNews Neolithic interior decoration; Britain’s oldest house; Buildings found outside Caerleon; Desperately seeking Eliseg; Durotriges Big Dig 2010; Light on the past; \u00a31m to restore Moreden Hall Park; Rare Anglo-Saxon ring; Hornby Castle midden.
\nReviews Britain after Rome; The Planning of Roman Roads and Walls in Northern Britain; Roman and Early Byzantine Gold Coins in Britain and Ireland; Derbyshire Cavemen; Digging for Britain.\/n
\nOdd Socs: Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust\/n
\nSTUDY ARCHAEOLOGY\/n
\nFree Education Guide\/n
\nWhat to choose, where to go, and what happens when you get there: your guide to archaeology courses at university in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In this issue:
\n-Education Supplement
\n-Hoards: Ancient Britain
\n-Hoxne Hoard: Suffolk
\n-Huxley Hoard: Chester
\n-Ireland: Prehistory
\n-Staffordshire Hoard
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