6th and 7th century coins, north-west of Ballards Gore (EHER 82676)
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Summary
The findspot of two Early Medieval coins. A Byzantine coin of Heraclius minted at Cyzieus in 619 was found in a ploughed field at Canewdon in 1967. Another Byzantine coin minted at Constantinople in 575 was found nearby in 1960.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 90 93 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A scatter of Saxon material is reported from the area of an earthwork enclosure (EHER 11267) including a Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 619AD, found in 1967 and a second minted at Constantinople found in 1960. <1>
Byzantine coin of Heraclius minted at Cyzicus in 619 found in a ploughed field in 1967 and a second - 40 nummia of Justin II with Sophia (565-578) - minted in 575 found nearby in 1960. <2> <3>
NRHE data transfer: no new information.
Finds
Sources
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99-025
- NRHE identifier: 420541
- National Monuments Record: TQ 99 SW 21