在薩福克海岸正在建成的新塞茲韋爾 C 核電廠所在地，發現了一批可追溯到 11 世紀的「重要」銀幣收藏。

一位參與施工前挖掘的考古學家看到一枚硬幣邊緣的條子露出來，當他意識到自己的發現的重要性時，他開始顫抖。

A "significant" collection of silver coins dating back to the 11th century have been discovered at the site of the new Sizewell C nuclear power station taking shape on the Suffolk coast.

在薩福克海岸正在建成的新塞茲韋爾 C 核電廠所在地，發現了一批可追溯到 11 世紀的「重要」銀幣收藏。

An archaeologist involved in a pre-construction dig saw the sliver of a coin edge peeping out and started shaking as he realised the importance of his discovery.

一位參與施工前挖掘的考古學家看到一枚硬幣邊緣的條子露出來，當他意識到自己的發現的重要性時，他開始顫抖。

It was a "perfect archaeological time capsule" said Andrew Pegg of Oxford Cotswold Archaeology (OCA) which was tasked with carrying out the dig.

負責挖掘的牛津科茨沃爾德考古學（OCA）的安德魯·佩格（Andrew Pegg）表示，這是一個「完美的考古時間膠囊」。

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(Image: Sizewell C/OCA) "The information we are learning from it is stunning and I'm so proud to have added to the history of my own little part of Suffolk," he said.

（圖：Sizewell C/OCA）「我們從中學到的信息令人震驚，我很自豪能夠為我自己的薩福克小地區的歷史增添色彩，」他說。

The discovery of the 321 mint-condition silver coins will feature on BBC2’s Digging for Britain today (Tuesday, January 7) at 8pm and on BBC iplayer.

321 枚完好無損的銀幣的發現將於今天（1 月 7 日星期二）晚上 8 點在 BBC2 的 Digging for Britain 節目和 BBC iplayer 上進行專題報道。

Historians think that the hoard - wrapped in a lead and cloth bundle about the size of a pasty - was probably a savings pot for a local figure worried about political instability following the coronation of Edward the Confessor in 1042.

歷史學家認為，這批寶藏——用鉛和布包裹而成，大小如餡餅——可能是一位擔心 1042 年懺悔者愛德華加冕後政治不穩定的當地人物的儲蓄罐。

(Image: Sizewell C/OCA) The hoard contains coins minted between 1036 and 1044 during the reigns of Harold I, Harthacnut, and Edward the Confessor.

（圖片來源：Sizewell C/OCA）該寶藏包含 1036 年至 1044 年哈羅德一世、哈薩克努特和懺悔者愛德華統治時期鑄造的硬幣。

Most were minted in London - but some were struck at other places including Thetford, Norwich, Ipswich, Lincoln and Stamford and at smaller mints, such as Langport and Axbridge in southwestern England making them quite rare.

大多數是在倫敦鑄造的，但也有一些是在其他地方鑄造的，包括塞特福德、諾維奇、伊普斯威奇、林肯和斯坦福德，以及英格蘭西南部的蘭波特和阿克斯布里奇等較小的鑄幣廠，這使得它們非常罕見。

Experts think that it would have belonged to someone of middling status and of local influence as it was worth about the value of a small herd of cows.

專家認為，它應該屬於中等地位、在當地有影響力的人，因為它的價值相當於一小群牛的價值。

Harold  I coin (Image: Sizewell C/OCA) The mid-11th century in England was fraught with uncertainty after 25 years of rule by Danish king Cnut followed by his sons Harold and Harthacnut.

哈羅德一世硬幣（圖片來源：Sizewell C/OCA） 11 世紀中葉的英格蘭，在丹麥國王克努特及其兒子哈羅德和哈薩克努特統治 25 年後，充滿了不確定性。

Edward the Confessor was crowned in 1042 restoring the House of Wessex to the throne of England.

1042 年，懺悔者愛德華加冕，威塞克斯家族恢復英格蘭王位。

Some wealthier individuals associated with the previous rulers were exiled or had property confiscated after the regime change - and it's thought the owner of the hoard buried it with the aim of retrieving it at a later date.

政權更迭後，一些與前統治者有聯繫的富裕人士被流放或財產被沒收——人們認為這些寶藏的主人將其埋藏起來，目的是為了日後取回它。

Alexander Bliss - a coin specialist at OCA - said playing a small part in bringing the story of the hoard to life was "an honour and a privilege".

OCA 的硬幣專家 Alexander Bliss 表示，在將寶庫的故事變為現實的過程中發揮一小部分作用是「一種榮幸和榮幸」。

Close-up of the coin hoard (Image: Sizewell C/OCA) "This new coin hoard provides us with valuable insight into the rich historical backdrop of this period, adding to the evidence that Edward the Confessor’s accession to the English throne was marked by a degree of uncertainty and concern within wider society," he said.

硬幣寶藏的特寫（圖片來源：Sizewell C/OCA）「這個新的硬幣寶藏為我們提供了對這一時期豐富歷史背景的寶貴見解，並進一步證明了懺悔者愛德華登上英國王位的標誌更廣泛的社會內部存在一定程度的不確定性和擔憂，」他說。

“Analysing this new coin hoard has been a wholly collaborative effort, involving valuable input from multiple specialists and project partners in the fields of numismatics, finds and conservation."

“分析這個新的硬幣寶藏是一項完全協作的工作，涉及錢幣學、發現和保護領域的多名專家和項目合作夥伴的寶貴意見。”

The hoard is not the first find at the construction site - which has already unearthed World War Two artefacts including helmets, a compass and other equipment.

這些寶藏並不是建築工地的第一個發現，這裡已經出土了第二次世界大戰時期的文物，包括頭盔、指南針和其他設備。

Sizewell C site delivery director Damian Leydon described it as "an extraordinary find".

Sizewell C 站點交付總監 Damian Leydon 將其描述為「一個非凡的發現」。

"Archaeology is an important step in the Sizewell C project, helping us understand what lies beneath the ground before construction begins," he said.

「考古學是塞茲韋爾 C 計畫的重要一步，幫助我們在施工開始前了解地下有什麼，」他說。

"This project provides a rare and fascinating glimpse into Suffolk’s rich history, deepening our understanding of this part of Britain.

「這個計畫讓我們得以一窺薩福克豐富歷史的難得而迷人的一面，加深我們對英國這一地區的了解。

"In partnership with Oxford Cotswold Archaeology, we plan to make these discoveries as accessible to the public as possible.”

“我們計劃與牛津科茨沃爾德考古學合作，盡可能讓公眾了解這些發現。”

Rewilding plans are under way as part of the planning permissions for the new nuclear build. Plans to build the plant were given the go-ahead last year.

作為新核建築規劃許可的一部分，野化計劃正在進行中。建設該工廠的計劃於去年獲得批准。