Monument record 2190/0/4 - Post medieval coin hoard

Civil War coin hoard (coins span period 1557-1644) found in a field near Lutton Manor House.

{1} A post medieval coin hoard was found in 1960-61. It consisted of 183 silver coins dating from 1557 to 1644 and was found scattered over a field near to the old manor house in an area churned by cattle. Grid ref TL11258765. Finds now in Peterborough Museum.

{4} Enquiries at the Manor House revealed the coins were found just before the present occupiers took over. The area of the find is however known, and this was indicated at TL 1125 8765. Nothing has been found since.

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL18NW8 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.65/Site 2 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.

<3> 1964, BRITISH NUMISMATIC JOURNAL, 33/154+5 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN11000.

<4> Seaman, BH, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 BHS 10-SEP-69 (Notes). SNN111907.

Record last edited

Mar 31 2023 12:00PM