The new Staffordshire Hoard book is now on sale, just in time for Christmas

Staffordshire Hoard book now on sale to help fundraising effort

Limited numbers of this short introduction to the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found is now available at selected outlets.

This, the first book on the hoard, tells the remarkable story of the discovery, describes the fascinating collection of objects it contains, and offers an initial interpretation of the treasure and its significance.

The book costs just £4.99 and at least £1 of each copy goes straight to the appeal fund to acquire the Hoard and bring it back to the region of its discovery.

Terry Herbert was using a metal detector in a Staffordshire field when he began to unearth gold objects. It was a stupendous discovery, the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found, glittering in the sun-light for the first time in 1400 years.

Made up of over 1800 objects, the hoard contains some of the finest Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship and artistry ever seen.

Close-up photographs show the intricate details of these amazing objects, which include fittings from the hilts of swords, fragments from helmets, Christian crosses and magnificent pieces of garnet work.

Staffordshire County Council Leader Philip Atkins welcomes the new book.

 "This book will bring greater understanding and appreciation of the hoard, the ancient kingdom of Mercia and how it's part of our county's history.

I'm delighted that when people buy the book, they are playing a very real part in the fundraising effort to bring the Hoard home for present and future generations of Mercians."

Copies can be ordered direct from The British Museum via the Staffordshire Hoard website at www.staffordshirehoard.org.uk, where donations to the acquisition fund can also be made.

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