Chew Valley Hoard Discovery Quiz
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What was the approximate value of each silver penny from the Chew Valley Hoard when it was purchased in 2024?

  • $2,700
  • $2,128 (correct)
  • $1,000
  • $1,480

    • What proportion of the total purchase price did the landowner receive?

  • Exactly 50%
  • Approximately 60%
  • Approximately 25%
  • Approximately 51% (correct)

    • The discovery of the Chew Valley Hoard is most closely linked with which historical event era?

  • The immediate aftermath of the Norman Conquest (correct)
  • The height of the Viking raids on England
  • The end of the English Civil War
  • The beginning of Henry VIII's reign

    • Which of the following was NOT a suggested reason for the Chew Valley Hoard being hidden?

    <p>An imminent Viking invasion from the north.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate total value of silver coins found by Adam and his friends?

    <p>$2.7 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common practice regarding coins in ancient times as demonstrated by the Chew Valley Hoard?

    <p>Cutting coins in half to create smaller units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated worth of the Chew Valley Hoard in terms of livestock?

    <p>Approximately 500 sheep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will the Chew Valley Hoard first tour in November 2024?

    <p>The British Museum in London</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After touring, where will the Chew Valley Hoard be permanently housed?

    <p>The South West Museum of Somerset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who estimated the worth of the Chew Valley Hoard?

    <p>Gareth Williams, a British Museum curator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chew Valley Hoard Discovery

    • Metal detectorists unearthed 2,584 silver pennies in Chew Valley, Somerset, England in January 2019.
    • The coins date back to the 11th century (1066-1068).
    • The coins were found buried in a farmer's field using a metal detecting device.
    • The hoard was valued at $5.5 million.
    • The South West Heritage Trust purchased the coins.
    • The discoverers (Adam Staples and his friends) will receive half the money.
    • The land owner will receive the remaining half.

    Coin Characteristics & Historical Context

    • Coins were minted at 46 different locations in England.
    • Coins depict King Harold II on one side and William I on the other.
    • The discovery signifies a pivotal moment in English history marked by the Norman Conquest (1066).
    • This event resulted in the defeat and death of King Harold II and the ascension of William I as the king.
    • The coins were likely buried for safekeeping.
    • The coins' location suggests the people of Exeter rebelled against William I in 1068. Harold's exiled sons possibly launched attacks along the River Avon.
    • The hoard was probably worth about 500 sheep or the annual income of a large estate.

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    Test your knowledge on the remarkable discovery of the Chew Valley hoard, consisting of 2,584 silver pennies from the 11th century. Learn about the historical significance of these coins, their minting locations, and the context of the Norman Conquest. Explore how this find sheds light on the turmoil of English history during this pivotal period.

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