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Talk

An introduction to the

Portable Antiquities Scheme and Treasure in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Tue 1 Apr 2025, 1pm

Djanogly Theatre

£3 (free concessions)

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Running time

1 hour

Coming soon
Sold out
Portable Antiquities Scheme and Treasure in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire has sold out

Priority booking Wed 6 Nov, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 13 Nov, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 13 Nov, 11:00am

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

This talk will provide an introduction to the Portable Antiquities Scheme and the Treasure process and give an overview of interesting finds from around the counties.

Meghan King, Finds Liaison Officer for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, will also bring a handling collection so that attendees can handle typical objects recorded by the scheme afterwards in the Museum.

Image: Iron Age coin © Derby Museums Trust

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