Find Spot record 164/0/14 - Moody Street Coin Hoard

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Summary

Hoard of 18 gold coins found September 1956 during construction work on timber framed cottages opposite Moody Hall . The hoard consisted of 7 coins of James I (1603-25) and 11 coins of Charles I. (1625 - 49). An Inquest was held and coins found to be Treasure Trove.

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<1> Chronicle Group, 1893-2009, Congleton Chronicle, 21/09/1956 (Newspaper-Magazine). SCH972.

Hoard of 18 gold coins found September 1956 during construction work on timber framed cottages opposite Moody Hall (8-12 Moody Hall). Hoard consisted of 7 Laurels of James I and 11 unites of Charles I, all having original denominational value of 20s. Inquest held and coins held by the Grosvenor Museum.

<2> Various, The Manchester Guardian, 27/09/1956 (Newspaper-Magazine). SCH9703.

<3> Grosvenor museum?, Accession List for Moody Street coin hoard (Index). SCH9704.

<4> Cheshire County Council, ?, Congleton: A guided tour through the town (Booklet-Leaflet). SCH9705.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1>XY Newspaper-Magazine: Chronicle Group. 1893-2009. Congleton Chronicle. 21/09/1956. [Mapped feature: #43081 ]
  • <2> Newspaper-Magazine: Various. The Manchester Guardian. Various. 27/09/1956.
  • <3> Index: Grosvenor museum?. Accession List for Moody Street coin hoard.
  • <4> Booklet-Leaflet: Cheshire County Council. ?. Congleton: A guided tour through the town.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 858 628 (point)
Map sheet SJ86SE
Civil Parish CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Oct 28 2024 3:41PM