Hoxne treasure Archaeological Site

Address: British Museum, Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.britishmuseum.org

Hours: British Museum: Daily 10:00am-5:00pm (Fridays often extended)

Admission: Free (on display in the British Museum permanent collection)

The Hoxne treasure is the largest hoard of late Roman gold and silver discovered in Britain, found in the parish of Hoxne, Suffolk in 1992 by a metal detectorist. The assemblage comprises coins, tableware and jewellery dating to the late Roman period and is a major archaeological find for understanding the era.

Dating and study place the burial of the hoard in the late 4th or early 5th century AD, making it an important source for late Roman material culture in Britain. After excavation and legal processing the finds were acquired for public collections and are now available for study and display in national and regional museums.

The discovery site is in rural Suffolk; the objects themselves are conserved and displayed in museums rather than at the original findspot.

• Where to see it: Major portions of the hoard are held by the British Museum with significant finds also displayed at the Ipswich Museum in Suffolk.

The Hoxne finds are displayed in the British Museum in central London. From Tottenham Court Road, Holborn or Russell Square tube stations the museum is a 5-10 minute walk (Great Russell Street). Buses 1,8,19 and 25 serve nearby stops. If driving, central London has congestion charging and limited parking.

• See the Hoxne material in Room 49 of the British Museum - the coins are often kept in a secure case, while selected silver pieces are displayed on rotation.
• Ask a gallery attendant to point out the tiny silver spoons and the gold signet ring - these are the objects people miss behind the dazzling coins.
• Visit early weekday mornings to avoid school groups; the British Museum is busiest after lunch.