A rare 9th Century silver brooch has been linked to the greatest Viking silver treasure trove found outside Russia. The piece ...

The Cuerdale Hoard is the largest and most important Viking coin hoard found in Britain. It was discovered on15th May 1840 by workmen repairing the banks of the Ribble at Cuerdale, near Preston.

"Then I was looking at the Cuerdale Hoard and spotted fragments which reminded me of it and thought, 'Hang on a moment, it's one of those brooches' - and it became more exciting." The hoard is ...