Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard (2010)
In July 2009, amateur metal detecting enthusiast Terry Herbert uncovered the largest Anglo Saxon treasure hoard ever found in Britain. Just below the surface of a field near Lichfield, Staffordshire, he unearthed over 200 pieces of jewelled gold and silver treasure, buried, lost and forgotten for over a millennium. Archaeologists later excavated a further 1,400 items. The unprecedented find of Anglo Saxon gold mesmerised archaeologists and historians, making headlines around the world.
Director: Mel Morpeth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Cast
- Tony Robinson - Narrator (Voice)
- Terry Herbert - Self
Screenplay
Production: Fulcrum TV
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard about?
- In July 2009, amateur metal detecting enthusiast Terry Herbert uncovered the largest Anglo Saxon treasure hoard ever found in Britain. Just below the surface of a field near Lichfield, Staffordshire, he unearthed over 200 pieces of jewelled gold and silver treasure, buried, lost and forgotten for over a millennium. Archaeologists later excavated a further 1,400 items. The unprecedented find of Anglo Saxon gold mesmerised archaeologists and historians, making headlines around the world.
- Who directed Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard?
- Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard was directed by Mel Morpeth.
- Who stars in Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard?
- Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard stars Tony Robinson, Terry Herbert.
- How long is Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard?
- Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard?
- Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard is a Documentary film.
- Where was Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard produced?
- Saxon Gold: Finding the Hoard was produced in United Kingdom.