Find Spot record 2563 - Medieval finds from Hungtington

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Summary

Hoard of 42 medieval coins and a silver ring found on farmland between the River Dee and South of Henlake Brook, farmed by tenant of Grosvenor Estate, April 1986. Coins are from Edward I to Henry VI, with the latest minted at Calais, 1430-1434. Highest denomination-gold 1/4 noble of Henry. Total face value of hoard - 9 shillings, 6 1/2 pence. Found with metal detectors and reported 1987. Found in a field at Cheaveley Hall Farm. Hoard consisted of 1 gold coin and 41 silver coins. Coins were identified by the Grosvenor Museum and were declared treasure trove.

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Hoard of 42 medieval coins and a silver ring found on farmland between the River Dee and South of Henlake Brook, farmed by tenant of Grosvenor Estate, April 1986. Coins are from Edward I to Henry VI, with the latest minted at Calais, 1430-1434. Highest denomination-gold 1/4 noble of Henry. Total face value of hoard - 9 shillings, 6 1/2 pence. Found with metal detectors and reported 1987 (1). Found in a field at Cheaveley Hall Farm. Hoard consisted of 1 gold coin and 41 silver coins. Coins were identified by the Grosvenor Museum and were declared treasure trove (2).


<1> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions, 1987 (Index). SCH407.

<2> Unknown, Manchester City News, /19.7.86 (Book). SCH2087.

<3> North, J.J., 2000, English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II), 2/58, no.1461 (Book). SCH1115.

<4> North, J.J., 2000, English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II), 2/56, no.1420 (Book). SCH1115.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Index: Grosvenor Museum. Grosvenor Museum Accessions. 1987.
  • <2> Book: Unknown. Manchester City News. /19.7.86.
  • <3> Book: North, J.J.. 2000. English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II). 2/58, no.1461.
  • <4> Book: North, J.J.. 2000. English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II). 2/56, no.1420.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 41 62 (point) 6 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46SW
Civil Parish HUNTINGTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County HUNTINGTON, CHESTER ST OSWALD, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 17 2023 3:25PM