Storr rock hoard
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| Storr Rock Hoard | |
|---|---|
 Storr Rock, where the hoard was discovered | |
| Period/culture | Approx. 950 AD |
| Discovered | January 1891 |
| Place | Storr Rock, Isle of Skye, Scotland |
| Present location | National Museum of Scotland |
| https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/scottish-history-and-archaeology/storr-rock-viking-hoard/ | |
The Storr Rock Hoard is a collection of silver coins dating from the 10th century with some originating from central Asia, found on the Isle of Skye in northern Scotland.[1] A number of the coins have been identified as dirhams, originating from Central Asia. They have Arabic script, and are a rare find in the area, and are evidence of the extensive trade routes that were in use during the time of their origin.[2]
In January 1891, after receiving two silver coins from the Queen's Remembrancer, Joseph Anderson, who was the keeper of the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland at the time, ordered a deeper investigation of the site where the coins were first found. The search was successful, uncovering an additional 110 coins as well as 23 pieces of hacksilver.[3] The mint of the coins and their conditions lead researchers to believe that the hoard was deposited around 950 AD.[4]
