One of the most significant treasure discoveries ever made in England will go on display at The Roman Baths next year.
Opening in January 2027, Chew Valley Hoard: Coins, Kings & Conquest will feature an unprecedented collection of coins from the turbulent years immediately following the Norman Conquest, marking the first time the treasure has gone on public display outside London.
The exhibition is presented in partnership with South West Heritage Trust, which acquired the Chew Valley Hoard for the nation thanks to major funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund.
The exhibition marks a milestone for The Roman Baths, becoming its first temporary spotlight exhibition and launching Bath & North East Somerset Council's 2027 programme with one of England's most important treasure discoveries.
The Chew Valley Hoard consists of 2,584 silver coins dating from around AD1066-68, a pivotal moment in English history when power shifted from Harold II to William the Conqueror. Buried for safekeeping during this period of upheaval, the hoard is the largest coin hoard ever discovered from the immediate aftermath of the Norman Conquest.
The exhibition at The Roman Baths is part of a dynamic two-year community engagement programme led by the South West Heritage Trust to widen public access to this remarkable archaeological discovery. Through coins and special objects from The Roman Baths collection, visitors can uncover the story of the hoard, explore what it reveals about a period of conquest and change, and discover the important role Bath's own mint played in the city’s history.
The exhibition forms part of the British Museum's Bayeux Around Britain programme, supported by WorldQuant, and will be accompanied by a programme of talks and activities offering visitors the chance to delve deeper into one of the defining periods of English history.