A remarkable treasure from one of the most transformative periods in English history has been secured for the British nation. The Chew Valley Hoard, an unparalleled collection of 2,584 silver coins dating back to the Norman Conquest of England, has been acquired by the South West Heritage Trust. Thanks to substantial funding from the National Lottery and Art Fund, this historic acquisition, valued at £4.3 million, is the most expensive treasure acquisition on record in the UK. The hoard offers a window into the chaotic years immediately following the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when England underwent its last successful invasion. This will be divided equally between the finders and the owner of the land where it was found, according to UK Treasure laws. There were seven in the finding team altogether, and so their share is divided between them all. One of the finders, Mr Staples, explained he has already spent some of his share. "I've got a few hundred thousand pounds out of it, and I bought a house," he said, according to the BBC. Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later