The Galloway Hoard, discovered in 2014, has yielded a significant new interpretation of its inscription, which now reads "this is the community's wealth/property." Experts at National Museums Scotland see this as a breakthrough in understanding Viking-Age communal wealth, although it raises questions about why and which community such treasures were buried. The unique inscription, which includes Old English elements, highlights a possible connection to a religious community, supported by artifacts like a pectoral cross and a jar associated with a bishop.
The idea that the wealth this hoard represents would be communally held is fascinating. It does still leave us with unanswered questions around the circumstances in which a community's wealth would come to be buried.
Experts at National Museums Scotland believe they have unlocked its meaning, interpreting the inscription as "this is the community's wealth/property." This new understanding sheds light on the origins of the treasure.
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