The South West Heritage Trust secured this “unprecedented” hoard from the Crown, with the metal detectorists who discovered the coins sharing the proceeds with the landowner. Known as the Chew Valley Hoard, the treasure was unearthed on 26 January 2019 by seven friends during a metal detecting outing in the Chew Valley, set in Bath and North East Somerset. “The hoard symbolises a pivotal moment in English history, and we are delighted to have made this acquisition so that it may be enjoyed by generations to come,” Sam Astill, the South West Heritage Trust’s chief executive, said. Lisa Grace an…