塞茲韋爾 C 建築工地發現 11 世紀硬幣

考古學家在挖掘過程中發現了 321 枚完好無損的硬幣，這些硬幣包裹著鉛和布包裹，僅比康沃爾餡餅大一點。

A collection of 321 mint-condition silver coins from the 11th century have been found at the site of the new Sizewell C nuclear power station being built on the Suffolk coast.

在薩福克海岸正在建造的新塞茲韋爾 C 核電廠現場，發現了 321 枚 11 世紀完好無損的銀幣收藏品。

The coins were found during excavations wrapped in a lead and cloth package, barely bigger than a Cornish pasty.

這些硬幣是在挖掘過程中發現的，包裹在鉛和布的包裝中，僅比康沃爾餡餅大一點。

As a result, the treasure's now jokingly being referred to as 'the pasty'.

因此，這個寶藏現在被戲稱為「派」。

They were found minted between 1036 and 1044 during the reigns of Harold I, Harthacnut, and Edward the Confessor.

它們被發現於 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。

Experts believe they probably belonged to a local figure worried about political instability following Edward the Confessor's coronation in 1042.

專家認為，它們可能屬於一位當地人物，他擔心 1042 年懺悔者愛德華加冕後的政治不穩定。

They think it would've been worth about the value of a small herd of cows.

他們認為這相當於一小群牛的價值。

Alexander Bliss, Coin Specialist at Oxford Cotswold Archaeology (OCA), said: “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.

牛津科茨沃爾德考古學(OCA) 的錢幣專家亞歷山大·布利斯(Alexander Bliss) 表示：「這批新的錢幣寶庫為我們提供了了解這一時期豐富歷史背景的寶貴見解，並進一步證明懺悔者愛德華(Edward the Confessor) 登上英國王位的標誌是：更廣泛的社會內部存在一定程度的不確定性和擔憂。

“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. To play a small part in bringing its story to life has been an honour and a privilege.”

「分析這個新的錢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專案合作夥伴的寶貴意見。能夠在將其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。

Andrew Pegg, Archaeologist at OCA, who discovered the coins, said: “The Pasty, as it was immediately and affectionately named for obvious reasons, was a true privilege to find.

發現這些硬幣的 OCA 考古學家安德魯·佩格 (Andrew Pegg) 表示：“由於明顯的原因，它立即被親切地命名為“Patty”，發現它真是一種榮幸。

"I was shaking when I first unearthed it, seeing a single coin edge peeking at me!

「當我第一次把它挖出來時，我看到一個硬幣邊緣在偷看我，我渾身發抖！

"A perfect archaeological time capsule. 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.”

“一個完美的考古時間膠囊。我們從中學到的信息令人驚嘆，我很自豪能為我自己的薩福克小地區的歷史增添色彩。”

Damian Leydon, Site Delivery Director at Sizewell C, said: “The discovery of the 11th-century coin hoard is an extraordinary find.

Sizewell C 的現場交付總監 Damian Leydon 表示：「11 世紀錢幣寶藏的發現是一項非凡的發現。

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

「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。

"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。”

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首先是 DAB 的 Hits Radio、hitsradio.co.uk 和 Rayo 應用程式上每小時播放的來自英國各地的最新新聞。