Find Spot record MCC2659 - 13th century coin and lead canister, 22-24 High Street, Colchester

Summary

13th century coin and lead canister, likely to be part of a coin hoard, recorded during an excavation in 2000.

Location

Grid reference TL 9954 2518 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

During a watching brief at 22-24 High Street, a lead canister and 13th century coin were discovered by workmen. Likely to be remnants of a coin hoard (found in section 7).<1><3>
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Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> EXCAV REPORT: Brooks, Howard (CAT). 2001. An archaeological excavation and watching brief 22-24 High Street, Colchester. CAT rep 101. pp.12-17.
  • <2> LIST: Colchester Museums. 1992-. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1992 -. COLEM2000.5.
  • <3> Serial: British Numismatic Society. 1974. Vol. 44 British Numismatic Journal. Vol. 44. pp.39-61.

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Record last edited

Jan 26 2017 3:35PM

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