Find Spot record 685/1/0 - Unstratified Finds From Naseby Battlefield
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Summary
A gold Medalet found on Naseby battlefield.
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Full Description
{1} A gold medalet was found on the battlefield of Naseby (SP 6879). It shows; obverse: head of General Fairfax; reverse: inscription "post-hac-melliora mervisti. 1645." Attributed without substantial proof, to Thomas Simon, a celebrated 17th c engraver.
Exhibited by the Rev. Assheton Pownall. Demensions are 1 inch, by 3/4 inch.
{3} A gold medal was found on Naseby Battlefield sometime in the C19th.
<1> 1873, Proceedings of The Society of Antiquaries, p.443 (unchecked) (Series). SNN12297.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP67NE5 (part checked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77381.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN12297 Series: 1873. Proceedings of The Society of Antiquaries. Proceedings of The Society of Antiquaries. 5. p.443 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP67NE5 (part checked).
- <3> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 682 797 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NASEBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 341849
Record last edited
Mar 5 2024 10:01AM
