Find Spot record 1529/0/1 - The 'Welford Cup'
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Summary
A silver font cup found in 1968 at Welford. It is dated 1518. It would originally have had a cover and been used as a grace cup.
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Full Description
{4} Find made in 1968. Unlocated. A post medieval silver inscribed cup, dated 1518. It was found while digging holes for fence posts.
{6} A standing cup or 'font cup'. Silver with an inscription around the rim. Inside bowl is decorated with circular punch marks. It has a trumpet foot.
<1> 1957, APOLLO, DEC/66/394 (Document). SNN47056.
<2> 1958, APOLLO, 82-6 (Document). SNN47055.
<3> 1958, APOLLO, 44-9 (Document). SNN47054.
<4> 1968, CHRONICLE & ECHO, 10/2/1968 (Journal). SNN13493.
<5> 1968, CHRONICLE & ECHO, 20/2/1968 (Journal). SNN13494.
<6> British Museum Accession Register, (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN10055.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SNN47056 Document: 1957. APOLLO. DEC/66/394. DEC/66/394.
- <2> SNN47055 Document: 1958. APOLLO. MARCH/67/N397. 82-6.
- <3> SNN47054 Document: 1958. APOLLO. FEB/67/N396. 44-9.
- <4> SNN13493 Journal: 1968. CHRONICLE & ECHO. CHRONICLE & ECHO. 10. 10/2/1968.
- <5> SNN13494 Journal: 1968. CHRONICLE & ECHO. CHRONICLE & ECHO. 20. 20/2/1968.
- <6> SNN10055 Catalogue: British Museum Accession Register. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 46 28 (point) Unknown |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELFORD, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 14 2024 12:55PM
