Monument record 6009/1 - Probable Civil War hoard, near Lowe Farm
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Summary
Metal detecting recovered a hoard of 44 Civil War coins dating between Elizabeth I and Charles I.
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Full Description
{1} Metal detecting in December 1991 recovered a hoard of 44 Civil War coins dating between Elizabeth I and Charles I. They were identified and catalogued by M.Curteis at Northampton Museum. The coins were found in a pasture field.
{2} A hoard of 44 silver coins were found December 1991 and January 1992 by J.Ellis. The coins were of three reigns; Elizabeth I, James I and Charles I. The hoard was closed in 1645; note the proximity of the Naseby battlefield. A coroner's inquest declared the hoard Treasure trove on 31st July 1992.
{3} In mid December 1991 Mr J.Ellis discovered 43 silver coins buried in pasture at Lowe Farm near Sibbertoft. Mr Ellis recovered a further coin on January 25th 1992, making a total of 44. It can be assumed that the date of deposition would be shortly after the hoard was closed. The latest coins are three shillings of Charles I with the privy mark ®. This mark was issued from around May 1644 and was pyxed 12th May 1645. The coins are unworn and of their proper weight. This suggests a burial date of 1645. The hoard is sited only c.1500yds north of the Naseby Civil War battlefield.
<1> CADMAN G.E., 1993, SMR REPORT FORM, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN50180.
<2> Curteis M., 1992, Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Notes From Northampton Museum, p.116 (checked) (Chapter). SNN106204.
<3> Curteis M., 1992, The Sibbertoft Civil War Coin Hoard, p.109-111 (checked) (Article). SNN75829.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN50180 SMR Report Form: CADMAN G.E.. 1993. SMR REPORT FORM. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN106204 Chapter: Curteis M.. 1992. Archaeology in Northamptonshire: Notes From Northampton Museum. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.116 (checked).
- <3> SNN75829 Article: Curteis M.. 1992. The Sibbertoft Civil War Coin Hoard. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.109-111 (checked).
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 6881 8198 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | SIBBERTOFT, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 25 2021 3:24PM