Funding allocated to research Celtic coin hoard

When the hoard was sold, an agreement was made that funding would be set aside for education and research

More than £90,000 of funding has been allocated to support research into the Le Câtillon II coin hoard.

The 2,000-year-old discovery, containing the world's largest Celtic coin hoard, was uncovered by two local amateur metal detectorists in 2012.

The new funding was announced by The Highlands Foundation, the charity arm of Highlands College in Jersey, on Tuesday.

It is part of a £250,000 grant provided by Government House following the £4.25m sale of the collection to the Government of Jersey from the Crown.

As part of the deal, an agreement was made that funding would be set aside for education and research.

The five funded projects cover a wide range of research areas, from analysing the specific composition of the hoard, to developing educational programmes and materials.

These initiatives will not only deepen the academic understanding of the hoard but also enhance public engagement and appreciation of this remarkable find, a Highlands Foundation spokesperson said.

David Lord, chair of the Highlands Foundation, added: "The diversity and scope of the research reflects the multifaceted significance of the Le Câtillon II hoard.

"We anticipate that these projects will yield valuable insights and foster a greater connection between the public and the island's Iron Age heritage."