Find Spot record 1024 - The Winsford Hoard
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The Winsford Hoard of 246 silver coins From Edward VI to Charles I was found on 1st & 2nd June 1970 at Nixon Drive. The hoard was declared Treasure Trove & was acquired by the Grosvenor Museum. Coins were contained in a small iron-glazed mug, 7.4cm high. Hoard consisted of 1 shilling of Edward VI; 22 groats of Mary; 1 sixpence & 4 groats of Philip & Mary; 19 shillings, 57 sixpences, 5 groats & 10 threepences of Elizabeth I, 20 shillings & 14 sixpences of James I; 9 halfcrowns, 57 shillings & 17 sixpences of Charles I; Scottish coins - 1 thistle merk of James VI; Irish coins - 6 shillings of James I; & 3 forgeries, all shillings of Charles I. The hoard may have been hidden at the time of the Battle of Middlewich in March 1643, or on the arrival of forces from Ireland & events leading to the Battle of Nantwich in November 1643 (1).
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 1/7 Moffat M & Davey P J 1973 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
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- <1> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 1/7 Moffat M & Davey P J 1973.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 633 666 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ66NW |
| Civil Parish | WINSFORD, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OVER, OVER, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 23 2011 1:38PM