The British History Podcast 67 – Staffordshire Hoard: Deb Klemperer on the Dig
Jan 7, 2013
Deb Klemperer, Head curator at The Potteries Museum, shares insights on the Staffordshire Hoard dig. Topics include the exciting discovery, the involvement of institutions and methods used, handling and cataloging the finds, restoration techniques, and preservation efforts.
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Terry Herbert Finds Hoard
- Terry Herbert discovered the Staffordshire Hoard in 2009 using a metal detector on farmland after asking for permission.
- He and his cousin kept the find quiet initially but responsibly reported it quickly to authorities for proper care.
Quick Reporting Enables Protection
- The find was reported quickly to the National Portable Antiquities Scheme, enabling proper and immediate archaeological involvement.
- Strict security measures, including Ministry of Defence tech and police, protected the site during excavation.
Analytical Methods Amidst Challenges
- Archaeologists used grids, soil samples, and density plots to analyze the Hoard's spread despite it being in disturbed plough soil.
- They abandoned slow sieving methods due to security risks and the exposed location of the site.