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Researchers from around the world who want to delve into the mysteries of the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard – discovered in Grouville – can now apply for up to £50,000 in funding.
The Highlands College Foundation has opened applications for the Le Câtillon II Coin Hoard Fund.
Discovered in 2012 by local amateur metal detectorists, the hoard was acquired by the Government of Jersey in 2021 for £4.25 million.
Last September, £250,000 of that figure was specifically allocated to the foundation for scientific and educational research into the hoard.
Pictured: The coin hoard is currently on display at La Hougue Bie. (David Ferguson)
The money is available to staff, students and alumni of Highlands College – as well as for research by any third party in Jersey or from overseas wishing to further investigate the historic discovery.
Interested parties can apply before 24 March for amounts ranging from £500 to £50,000.
Richard Miles, who unearthed the Le Câtillon II hoard along with fellow islander Reg Mead, has called the fund "an exciting development" which would help promote both the find and the island to the wider world.
The foundation's chair, David Lord, said: "This is a unique opportunity for researchers, educators, and enthusiasts to delve into the mysteries of the Le Câtillon II hoard.
"We are excited to invite applications from those who can contribute to the scientific and educational understanding of this significant historical find."
Following the world’s largest Celtic coin discovery, discussions continue about what might have led people to bury a hoard of some 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey 2,000 years ago.
Pictured: Richard Miles and Reg Mead, who discovered the Le Catillon II hoard in 2012.
The hoard includes Europe’s biggest assortment of torque neck rings, along with gold and silver jewellery and ingots, ancient flora and fauna, as well as a rare leather purse which is the only known Iron Age example of its kind.
Early last year, the hoard went on display at the newly refurbished archaeology gallery at La Hougue Bie.
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