Frome Hoard declared nation’s favourite Treasure

[PhilD]

Frome Hoard declared the nation’s favourite Treasure find..........

https://finds.org.uk/news/story/290

The judges discussed the virtues of a host of Treasure finds, but after much debate eventually selected the final twenty, based on the following criteria:

1.The find should advance archaeological knowledge, whether that be of a particular period of time or for the locality in which it was found.

2.The find should have been recovered in a way that is an example of best practice. See the Code of Practice for responsible detecting https://finds.org.uk/getinvolved/guides/codeofpractice for more information.

3.The find should add value to the national collection, whether that be of a national or local museum.

[JBM]

Dave did very well all round.

Was it really 7 years ago. Jerry.

[PhilD]

It was Jerry

http://blog.britishmuseum.org/the-frome ... ts-impact/

[oldfossil]

Not quite sure how the criteria for judging leads to the conclusion that the hoard is the nations favourite treasure ... its a bit like the X-factor judges declaring a particular act to be the nations favourite before being put to a national vote.

[Obby]

Unlike some other large finds - Dave let the Archys dig it out in order to preserve all aspects of the hoard and its surroundings. Well done that man

[JBM]

Once in a while its not Precious metal finds that make the top billing. Jerry.