Find Spot record MLI50602 - Medieval Coin Hoard, Tealby
Summary
A medieval coin hoard held in a Roman vessel, found to the east of Tealby.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1154 AD to 1189 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Over 6000 silver coins of the reign of Henry II were found within a Roman waster vessel turned up during ploughing. The coins originated from a number of different mints. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}{6}{7}
The hoard was found in 1807 and was acquired by Sir Joseph Banks who distributed it among the British Museum, The Mint and various private collections. 5127 coins were melted down at The Tower. {8}
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 19 SE: F.
- <2> SLI407 Article in Serial: TROLLOPE, E.. 1862. Associated Architectural and Archaeological Societies’ Reports and Papers. vol.6, p.171.
- <3> SLI888 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1882. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Fourth Edition. p.764.
- <4> SLI273 Article in Serial: COOMBS T. 1817. ARCHAEOLOGIA. vol.18, pp.1-8.
- <5> SLI891 Bibliographic Reference: THOMPSON, J.D.A.. 1956. INVENTORY OF BRITISH COIN HOARDS 600-1500. pp.133-4.
- <6> SLI8 Artefact: City and County Museum Collection. LM 36.46.
- <7> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Third Edition. p.491.
- <8> SLI2344 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. TF 19 SE: 7.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 177 901 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TEALBY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.