Dig's treasure trove on show
THE story behind one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman finds in Europe is being told at Hallaton Museum.
The Rituals, Hoards and Helmets exhibition tells the exciting tale of The Hallaton Treasure being discovered by a group of walkers in a field near the village eight years ago.
It opens at the museum, in Hog Lane, on Sunday from 2.30pm to 5pm. There will be opportunities for children to try on a replica Roman helmet and cloak and have their photograph taken, as well as piece back together a broken pot and sort through shards of pottery.
When discovered in 2001, the site appeared to contain just Roman pottery. But further digs unearthed about 5,500 coins, a rare Roman cavalry helmet, a silver bowl and other items.
Large amounts of pig bones were also found and experts believe the site was an important Iron Age religious centre.
Experts have hailed it as one of the most significant ever made in Europe.
The permanent exhibition at Hallaton is designed to complement a major exhibition of coins at Harborough Museum, due to open in September.
The museum is open on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays between 2.30 and 5pm. Entry is free but donations are welcome.
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