Early medieval silver sceat, from Newmarket Road Bridge, Great Chesterford (EHER 83423)

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Summary

A silver sceat was found on a spoil heap.

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Grid reference	TL 50 42 (point)
Civil Parish	GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (6th century to 7th century - 575 AD (at some time) to 650 AD (at some time))

Description

A silver sceat, c. AD 575–650, was found on a spoil heap during the rebuilding of the Newmarket Road bridge in 1970. <1>

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COIN (6th century to 7th century - 575 AD to 650 AD)

Sources

<1> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 147, p.251.

Related Events (1)

Non-Archaeological Intervention: Chance find by unknown at Newmarket Road Bridge, Great Chesterford, 1970 (EEX64322)

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