Harborough Helm

Discovered in 2000 by the local fieldwork group and declared Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996, the Southeast Leicestershire Treasure is made up of 14 excavated hoards of coins and associated finds including a Roman helmet, ingots, tankard handle, jewellery, pig bones and pottery.

The finds come from a ritual enclosure site, dating from the late Iron Age, which is the first site of its kind to be excavated by archaeologists. The local community were actively involved in the excavation and preservation of the site and continue to be involved in this project.

Leicestershire County Council developed this project to Purchase and Conserve the finds; to Display and Interpret the finds; to Promote the finds; to Store non-displayed material and to promote involvement of Community groups and provide relevant Training to volunteers and community ambassadors.

There will be displays at Harborough Museum, Hallaton Museum, touring exhibitions and web based resources.

For more information about the project and how you can get involved see our newsletter

The concept designs for the Treasure and other displays at Harborough Museum are now available. These designs will go to the project management board for approval on 12th May. The new displays will open to the public Spring 2009. If you have any comments to make please send them to Zara Matthews, Keeper of Harborough Museum, Harborough Museum, Council Offices, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AG or email zmatthews@leics.gov.uk