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HER Number:MDV133963
Name:Findspot of a token, Cornwood

Summary

Post Medieval cast lead bifacial token, probably dating to c. AD 1250-1850, found and reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme in 2017. Retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 60 60
Map Sheet:SX66SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishCornwood
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWOOD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: DEV-AE815B

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (XIII to XIX - 1250 AD (Between) to 1850 AD (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-AE815B (Website). SDV365320.

(Found 2017) Post Medieval cast lead bifacial token, probably dating to c. AD 1250-1850. Sub-circular in plan and flat in cross section. Both faces are cast in relief with a separate irregular pattern of lines, neither particularly intelligible. Dimensions: Diameter 20.4mm; thickness 2.4mm; weight 3.41g. See record for full details. Retained by finder.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-AE815B. [Mapped feature: #140236 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8113 - TOKEN (XIII to XIX - 1250 AD to 1850 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 28 2023 4:13PM