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St Ninians Isle Hoard, Shetland

St Ninian's Isle became famous in 1958, when a schoolboy helping at an archaeological dig on the island's tiny Celtic chapel discovered a hoard of silver bowls and ornaments. The treasure is believed to date from around 800AD.

St Ninians Isle Hoard%2C Shetland

St Ninians Isle Hoard%2C Shetland

St Ninians Isle Hoard%2C Shetland

St Ninians Isle Hoard%2C Shetland

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