The Bitterley Hoard is a significant archaeological discovery in Shropshire, England, and is the largest hoard of medieval and civil war coins found in the county to date. This hoard was unearthed on February 17, 2011, by a metal detector user near the village of Bitterley in South Shropshire.
The hoard consists of a single gold coin and 137 silver coins, primarily of large denominations. These coins were carefully placed inside a high-quality leather purse, which, in turn, was placed within an earthen vessel referred to as a "tyg." The range of coins within the hoard spans from the reign of Edward VI to those minted at the Bristol Provincial Mint during the reign of Charles I. This suggests that the hoard was buried after the beginning of 1644.
On June 28, 2012, the collection of coins was officially declared a treasure under the 1996 Treasure Act by the Coroner for Shropshire. It was subsequently evaluated by the independent Treasure Appraisal Commission under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Media, and Sport. The Shropshire Museum Service has expressed interest in acquiring the treasure for display at the Ludlow Museum, and fundraising efforts are underway through an open subscription led by the Friends of Ludlow Museum. This find holds historical and cultural significance, shedding light on the region's past during this period.