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Summary

Silver coin of Edward I found in peat in the early 19th century, along with wolf, boar and ox bones

Monument Type(s):

• FINDSPOT (Undated)
• PEAT CUTTING (19th century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD?)

Full Description

Dr Silas Palmer reported that 'some years ago, a silver penny of Edward I was dug out of the peat in Speenhamland', along with the bones of wolf, wild boar and ox <1>.
The given grid reference is an approximate location, although this would lie within the built up area of Speenhamland. It is not known where the peat cuttings would have been, although Speenhamland might have extended into The Marsh.

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