Find Spot record 2570 - Medieval Finds from Barrow

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Summary

Hoard of 4 bronze counting house tokens from the 14th century. They are inscribed with a single crown in the center with the legend AVE MARIA GRASI(A) PLENA. On the back is a foliate cross within a quatrefoil.

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Full Description

Hoard of 4 bronze counting house tokens, C14th. Obv. Single crown in center AVE MARIA GRASI(A) PLENA. Rev. foliate cross within quatrefoil. Diameter 2.7cm. Other examples similar, but less well preserved. (1)


<1> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions, 916 (Index). SCH407.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Index: Grosvenor Museum. Grosvenor Museum Accessions. 916.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 471 682 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46NE
Civil Parish BARROW, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County BARROW, BARROW, CHESHIRE

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 28 2023 5:49PM