Rutland's Hidden Treasure
PLANS to transform Rutland County Museum into a state-of-the-art cultural and civic centre have taken a step forward, following approval from cabinet. At a recent cabinet meeting, members voted to …
We are excited to announce the arrival of a new fossil to our collections! This amazing bone belongs to a Pterosaur (possibly part of an ulna), the largest animals ever …
This beautiful silver brooch was found at Little Casterton in May 2020. It dates between 1600 – 1700. Although annular brooches are typically Medieval in date, plain silver examples continue …
We received the fantastic news on Thursday that Rutland & Melton have secured a £23m Levelling Up Fund grant. £2m of the investment is earmarked for Rutland’s heritage, specifically the …
This amazing discovery was found during the 2020 lockdown by Jim Irvine, the son of the landowner. When the mosaic was initially partially uncovered, the archaeological team at Leicestershire County …
We are delighted to announce the return of this beautiful bronze gilt, Anglo-Saxon Square Headed brooch. Originally found at Market Overton, it is part of Oakham School collection of archaeology. …
“THE CHOICE ISN’T VERY GREAT YOU KNOW!” The Queen Mother’s life-long love of jewellery. Join Jeremy Mainwaring-Burton for an evening talk at the Museum in aid of St John Ambulance …
This unusual item was donated to the Museum in 2016 by a very kind local metal detector. Unsure what this was, we wondered if it could be a pendant. However, …
This beautiful Queen Anne style Britannia silver cup with cover was made by Robert Timbrell and Joseph Bell in London 1709. So why do we have it here in Rutland …
Cherry was donated to the Museum in 1989 by Helen Laurance in memory of her husband David. A treasured family possession, Cherry was well loved and used with mane and …