MHG3828 - C14 Coin Hoard - Blackfriars, Inverness
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
(Area 664456) In 1824, a mid-14th c. hoard containing upwards of 3000 silver pennies, was found at a depth of about 12" close by Greyfriars (Blackfriars) churchyard, Inverness. Many were English - Henry III., Edwards II and III., and the remainder Scottish, chiefly Alexander III., Robert I and David II. The earthenware jar containing the hoard was broken at the time of finding and some of the coins lost. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6639 4559 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64NE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (2)
- COIN HOARD (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
- VESSEL (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13387 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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