塞兹韦尔 C 建筑工地发现 11 世纪硬币

考古学家在挖掘过程中发现了 321 枚完好无损的硬币，这些硬币包裹着铅和布包裹，仅比康沃尔馅饼大一点。

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.

在萨福克海岸正在建设的新塞兹韦尔 C 核电站现场，发现了 321 枚 11 世纪完好无损的银币收藏品。

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

这些硬币是在挖掘过程中发现的，包裹在铅和布的包装中，仅比康沃尔馅饼大一点。

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

因此，这个宝藏现在被戏称为“馅饼”。

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

它们被发现于 1036 年至 1044 年哈罗德一世、哈撒克努特和忏悔者爱德华统治时期铸造。

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

专家认为，它们可能属于一位当地人物，他担心 1042 年忏悔者爱德华加冕后的政治不稳定。

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

他们认为这相当于一小群牛的价值。

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.

牛津科茨沃尔德考古学 (OCA) 的钱币专家亚历山大·布利斯 (Alexander Bliss) 表示：“这批新的钱币宝库为我们提供了了解这一时期丰富历史背景的宝贵见解，并进一步证明忏悔者爱德华 (Edward the Confessor) 登上英国王位的标志是：更广泛的社会内部存在一定程度的不确定性和担忧。

“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.”

“分析这个新的钱币宝藏是一项完全协作的工作，涉及钱币学、发现和保护领域的多名专家和项目合作伙伴的宝贵意见。能够在将其故事变为现实的过程中发挥一小部分作用是一种荣幸和荣幸。”

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.

发现这些硬币的 OCA 考古学家安德鲁·佩格 (Andrew Pegg) 表示：“由于明显的原因，它立即被亲切地命名为“Patty”，发现它真是一种荣幸。

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

“当我第一次把它挖出来时，我看到一个硬币边缘在偷看我，我浑身发抖！

"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.”

“一个完美的考古时间胶囊。我们从中学到的信息令人惊叹，我很自豪能为我自己的萨福克小地区的历史增添色彩。”

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

Sizewell C 的现场交付总监达米安·莱登 (Damian Leydon) 表示：“11 世纪钱币宝藏的发现是一项非凡的发现。

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

“考古学是塞兹韦尔 C 项目的重要一步，帮助我们在施工开始前了解地下有什么。

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

“这个项目让我们得以一睹萨福克丰富历史的难得而迷人的一面，加深我们对英国这一地区的了解。

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

“我们计划与牛津科茨沃尔德考古学合作，尽可能让公众了解这些发现。”

First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app.

首先是 DAB 的 Hits Radio、hitsradio.co.uk 和 Rayo 应用程序上每小时播放的来自英国各地的最新新闻。