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| HER Number: | MDV133896 |
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| Name: | Findspot of jetton, Widecombe |
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Summary
An incomplete medieval copper-alloy (late) Tournai jetton was found in 2015. Shield of France Modern type inscribed AVE MARIA GRASIA PLEn', dating to c. 1415-1497. Retained by finder.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 71 76 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX77NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Widecombe in the Moor |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: PUBLIC-106D25
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (XV - 1415 AD (Between) to 1497 AD (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, PUBLIC-106D25 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2015) An incomplete medieval copper-alloy (late) Tournai jetton. Shield of France Modern type inscribed AVE MARIA GRASIA PLEn', dating to c. 1415-1497. Minted at Tournai (probably).
This jetton has suffered minor losses all around the circumference, and a more significant one at one point. The jetton has a diameter of 30.23 mm, a thickness of 1.18 mm and a weight of 3.47 g.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. PUBLIC-106D25. [Mapped feature: #140157 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV7523 | Related to: North Hall Manor House, Widecombe (Building) |
Associated Finds
- FDV8058 - JETTON (XV - 1415 AD to 1497 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 21 2023 11:58AM |
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