Monument record 1526/0/1 - C15th Coin Hoard, Unlocated

An earthen jug was found at Claycoton by the Rev Assheton. It contained 435 groats of the 15th century. The latest dated were of Henry VII.

{3} Unlocated medieval coin hoard found 'near the village' several years before 1865. A hoard of 435 C15th groats, mostly of Edward IV but some as early as Henry IV and some as late as Henry VII, was discovered in a small earthenware pot with an olive green glaze.

{4} Find pre 1865, unlocated. A medieval coin hoard of 435 C15th groats in a green glazed pot vessel. The latest coins were of Henry VII.

{5} No further information.

<1> 1865, Proceedings of The Society of Antiquaries, p.77 (unchecked) (Series). SNN59958.

<2> 1866, The Numismatic Chronicle (Series 1), p.136 (unchecked) (Series). SNN59959.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.48/Site 1 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP57NE12 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<5> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 01-FEB-69 (Note). SNN111452.

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