Find Spot record MDO47369 - Tudor coin hoard, Loders
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Summary
A hoard of coins found in 1840 under the floor of a barton. It was reported that there were 400-500 silver coins, most Henry VIII and Edward VI.
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Full Description
An earthenware vessel containing from 400-500 silver coins, chiefly groats and demi-groats of Henry VIII with some of Edward IV, found in June 1840 under the floor of a barton at Loders, near Bridport. The greater number of the coins were sent to London. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO20282 Serial: 1840. The Gentleman's Magazine. P2 2 p 297.
- <2> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 313.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451321. [Mapped feature: #637146 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 494 941 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Loders; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SW 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451321
Record last edited
Nov 13 2023 1:38PM
