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Examples of Hoards found in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Hoard nameDate of contentsYear of discoveryDescription
Carrick-on-Suir Hoard17th century CE2013gold coins
Ardagh Hoard10th century CE1868silver and bronze pieces
Balline Hoard4th century CE1940silver pieces
Deposits of valuable objects, called hoards, have been unearthed in many different parts of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Technological advancements in the twenty-first century have made it easier to locate hoards, but plenty of hoards were found earlier. For example,       
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?
A
the Balline Hoard was found in 1868.
B
the Ardagh Hoard, Balline Hoard, and Carrick-on-Suir Hoard have all been found since 1868.
C
the Ardagh Hoard and Balline Hoard were both found before 2000.
D
Balline Hoard and Carrick-on-Suir Hoard were both discovered in the 1900s.