York Hoard facts for kids
The York Hoard is a special collection of ancient stone tools. These tools were made from flint. They were found in York, England. People from the Neolithic period, also known as the New Stone Age, used them.
Finding the York Hoard
In September 1868, workers were digging near York. They were building a railway line for the Northern and Eastern Railway. The workers found this amazing collection of tools. It was found close to a place called Acomb.
A man named Edward Allen shared the news. He told the Yorkshire Philosophical Society in 1869. Later, another researcher, Jeffrey Radley, found out more. He said the hoard was near Holgate Beck. This is a small stream close to the River Ouse.
What Was in the Hoard?
Edward Allen reported that the workers found many items. They found about 14 to 20 axeheads. There were also many spearheads. Plus, there was a large amount of flint pieces, called flakes.
The special flint tools were given to Charles Monkman. He lived in Malton. Sadly, many of the flint flakes were used. They were spread out as ballast for the train tracks. Edward Allen managed to get some axes and spearheads. He got them from one of the workers.
Today, 20 objects from the hoard are kept safe. They are in the collection of the Yorkshire Museum. These include 7 axeheads and 3 arrowheads. There are also 9 spearheads and 3 scrapers. The collection also has 11 blades and flakes. Finally, there are 2 worked flint points.
Seeing the Hoard
The York Hoard was put on display for everyone to see. It was shown at the Yorkshire Museum. People could visit and see these ancient tools by 1881.
