Remarkable 2000-year-old Roman coins recovered in Littleborough field will stay in the borough
Date published: 16 July 2024
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Remarkable 2000-year-old Roman coins recovered in Littleborough field will stay in the borough
A rare collection of Roman coins discovered in a field in Littleborough has been acquired for Touchstone’s Rochdale borough cultural heritage collection - and will be on display at the upcoming Feel Good Festival Family Picnic.
The remarkable coins, unearthed in 2020 by two metal detectorists, were buried just seven inches below the surface. A total of 376 coins were discovered, dating back nearly 2,000 years, spanning over 120 years of Roman history, and serves as a testament to the presence of Roman activity in the area.
Thanks to generous support from Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund and the Pennines Township, Rochdale Borough Council, the hoard will remain in the local area. It has been acquired for Touchstone’s Rochdale borough cultural heritage collection and will be on display at the upcoming Feel Good Festival.
While the coins are a significant part of local history, highlighting the continuous changes in Roman rule, their discovery raises more questions than answers. Historians, archaeologists, and the public are left to ponder the mystery behind their burial in Littleborough.
When the coins go on display, these intriguing questions will invite visitors to use their imaginations to fill in the blanks and piece together the story of the hoard.
Leanne Manfredi, National Programmes Lead, Victoria and Albert Museum said: “The Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund supports the purchase of a wide range of material for the permanent collections of non-nationally funded organisations in England and Wales.
"We are delighted that this Roman coin hoard has been acquired by Rochdale Arts and Heritage Service via the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme. It will benefit audiences for years to come.”
Coins from the hoard will be on display for the first time on Thursday 1 August at the Feel Good Family Picnic at Hare Hill Park in Littleborough.
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