MHG64632 - Coin hoard - Wick, Caithness
Summary
A medieval coin hoard found near the west end of the Loch of Wester, Wick, Caithness.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A coin hoard found by M Aitkin in January 2012 near the west end of the Loch of Wester, Wick, Caithness.
The coin hoard was submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 203/12) and allocated to Dunbeath Heritage Museum. It comprised 46 medieval pennies, 20 coins of Edward I, 25 Scots pennies of Alexander III and 1 continental issue of John of Avesnes. It is a significant hoard as is not associated with the Wars of Independence, and has a high proportion of Scottish issues. A hoard this size so far north is also unusual and one two other have been recorded from Caithness. See attached TT artefact report. <1> <2> <3>
An analysis of the contents of the hoard was published by the British Numismatics Society in 2013. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SHG2170 Text/Correspondence: Aitken, M.. 2012. Email regarding enclosures and coin hoard near Loch of Wester, Caithness. Unaffiliated. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 203/12.
- <3> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 203/12.
- <4> SHG29922 Text/Publication/Article: Holmes, N.M.McQ.. 2013. A late thirteenth-century hoard from Caithness (British Numismatic Journal Vol. 83 (2013) pp.249-51). British Numismatic Journal Vol. 83 (2013). 249-51. XY
- <5> SHG28482 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Dunbeath Heritage Centre Archives.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3177 5935 (85m by 86m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND35NW |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (1)
- COIN HOARD (Norse - 1291 AD? to 1300 AD?)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- https://vimeo.com/87673502 (Video of the discovery of the hoard)
- https://www.britnumsoc.org/images/Hoards/2013_BNJ_83_15_Caithness.pdf (View published BNJ Vol. 83 article online)
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