Medieval finds from St John's Cross, Great Chesterford (EHER 83501)

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Summary

Examination of the spoil heaps recovered medieval finds.

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Grid reference	TL 5093 4277 (point)
Civil Parish	GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

1968-1969. Chance finds during sewer works. Examination of the spoil heaps did recover an Edward III groat, a Nuremberg jetton, an iron buckle and a bronze button (the last two both probably medieval). <1> Note: The mapped location is generated from the grid reference given in source <1>, but it is not possible to verify the precise findspots.

Sources

<1> SEX72792 Monograph: Medlycott, M.. 2011. The Roman Town of Great Chesterford. Gazetteer 82, p.239.

Related Events (1)

Non-Archaeological Intervention: Chance finds by unknown during sewerage works at Amberley Cottage, Manor Lane, Great Chesterford, 1968 (EEX64462)

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