Record Details
| NHER Number: | 14757 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Medieval coin hoard from behind the King's Head |
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Summary
During the 19th century a medieval coin hoard was found behind the King's Head. It comprised a jug inside which were over 300 silver coins, all of which were minted during the reign of Edward III. One coin was of David II of Scotland.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | Not displayed |
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| Map Sheet: | TF81NE |
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| Parish: | LITCHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Before 14 April 1837.
Said to have been found at rear of King's Head in Litcham by [1].
Medieval coin hoard in jug, possibly Grimston ware. About 300 silver coins. Temp Edward III.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NAU), 20 April 1979.
For full coin list and details see file.
See file for discussion on location.
Monument Types
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Associated Finds
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- COIN HOARD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- JUG (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| --- | Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service. |
| <S1> | Serial: Woodward. 1837-8. Correspondence. p 36. |
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