Nantwich Museum’s call for donations to acquire a Late Bronze Age hoard has been successful.
The museum has received or been offered contributions by members of the public and commercial organisations well above the £690 target.
Museum Manager Kate Dobson said: “I have been overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity, which has exceeded the target of £690 and will guarantee acquisition of this valuable addition to our local treasures collection.
“And the overage will enable development of the collection as an inspiration to all our visitors.”
The hoard, which is around 3,000 years old, was found at Wrenbury.
Precise locations are not generally revealed, and falls under the Treasures Act, 1996.
It involves seven objects, the most valuable of which is a gold penannular ring, otherwise known as a “hair-ring” or “ring-money”, which was probably worn for personal adornment on the ears or nose.
The remaining items are unusual consisting of various copper alloy fragments, one being ring-like, but of uncertain function.
The museum was offered the opportunity to purchase the hoard because of its accreditation by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council.
For further information contact Nantwich Museum on [email protected] or telephone 01270 627104.
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