In January of 2007, a father and son team, aided by a metal detector, discovered an untouched Viking treasure. It was discovered in Harrogate, North Yorkshire in England.

On January 6, 2007, David Whelan, along with his son Andrew, discovered the treasure while out using metal detectors.

The treasure was found in an empty field. Upon locating it they reported their findings to the Finds Liaison Officer, Amy Cooper, of the Portable Antiquities Scheme. The discovery was formally announced on July 19 of that same year. The Whelans gave a rough estimate of £750,000 as the value of the treasure found.

The treasure is believed to come from various different locations including Uzbekistan, North Africa, Afghanistan, Russia, Ireland, Scandinavia and continental Europe.

The inventoried items included over 617 silver coins, ingots, ornaments, a gold arm ring, hacksilver.