Medieval silver penny (EHER 692)

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Summary

A single medieval silver penny was found at Priors in the 1960s. It is thought to have been found in a bucket of pigswill.

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Grid reference	TL 6939 0963 (point)
Civil Parish	BROOMFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

Medieval silver penny found at Priors in the 1960's. Now in the Cater Museum at Billericay. <1> <2> Reportedly found in a bucket of pig-swill. <3> Site Assessment = Accession number?

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COIN (Late 13th century to Mid 16th century - 1272 AD to 1539 AD)

Sources

<1> SEX2678 CORRESPONDENCE: Cuddeford, M.J.. 1976. TL60-082.
<2> SEX2679 Artifact: Cater Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Cater Museum, Billericay.
<3> SEX2680 DESC TEXT: Unknown. unknown. Broomfield TL 695050. is with TL60-082.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related to: Remains of undated pond or clay pit, Priors (Monument) (EHER 691)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL60-021

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