Museum gets new artefacts from the public through Treasure Trove
Channel: Strath Media 2016
Date: 02/03/2016

Discoveries by members of the by the public have been brought in to enrich the knowledge about Scotland’s archeological history.

Among the objects were a medieval spindle whorl, several fragments of communion token, and a 1575 Elizabeth I three-pence coin. All of them are more than 100 years old.

Dr. Natasha Ferguson from Scotland's Treasure Unit discusses the discoveries and explains the importance of public participation in artefacts preservation.

Music: John Deley and the 41 Players - Ersatz Bossa