Battle to keep Staffordshire hoard of Saxon gold in the area it was found

A significant Anglo-Saxon treasure was discovered in Staffordshire, potentially rewriting history. Efforts are underway to keep the treasure local, with funds being raised to prevent it from being sold on the open market. The find, dominated by warrior jewelry, holds both historical and economic value. Museums in Birmingham and Stoke on Trent aim to display the collection, boosting regional tourism. The deadline for securing funds is April 17th, with hopes for support from the Heritage Memorial Fund.

What is the main goal of the ongoing fundraising efforts related to the treasure?

• To sell the treasure to the highest bidder

• To keep the treasure in the region where it was found

• To melt down the treasure for its gold and silver

• To donate the treasure to a foreign museum

Who discovered the treasure in the Staffordshire field?

• Terry Herbert with a metal detector

• A local farmer

• A team of archaeologists

• A group of historians

What is the potential impact of the treasure on Anglo-Saxon history?

• It could confirm existing historical theories

• It might rewrite Anglo-Saxon history

• It only has economic value

• It has no historical significance

What is the purpose of creating a 'Mercian trail'?

• To promote tourism in the region

• To hide the location of the treasure

• To sell replicas of the treasure

• To transport the treasure to different countries

How will the £3.3 million raised be distributed?

• Entirely to the landowner

• Entirely to the finder

• Split between the finder and the landowner

• Donated to a charity