Hollingbourne Hoard

The Hollingbourne Hoard, featured in issue 56 of the Newsletter, is now on temporary display at Maidstone Museum. The hoard consists of 32 pieces of Bronze Age metalwork including axes, broken sword-parts, a spearhead and bronze ingots.

The Museum has acquired the hoard through a generous donation by the William and Edith Oldham Charitable Trust, founded in memory of the parents of Paul Oldham, newly-retired President of the Society. Amongst the Trust's aims are the promotion and development of the study of archaeology and history of Kent; and the acquisition, conservation, research and study of artefacts in Maidstone Museum.

Do come and have a look at this wonderful 3000 year-old collection. The Museum is open from 10am – 5.15pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am – 4pm on Sunday.

RIGHT: Just a few of the items within the Hollingbourne Hoard now on display in Maidstone Museum.