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| HER Number: | MDV66187 |
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| Name: | Medieval Coin from 45 High Street, Barnstaple |
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Summary
Medieval silver coin found at 45 High Street in Barnstaple
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 557 334 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS53SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Barnstaple |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BARNSTAPLE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53SE/639
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (XV - 1422 AD to 1427 AD (Between))
Full description
North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit, 1990, Archaeology in Barnstaple: 1984-90, 18 (Report - non-specific). SDV342524.
A Henry VI half groat (1422-1427) minted in Calais was found beneath 45 High Street in Barnstaple.
Lee, E., 1990, The Barnstaple Coin, 22-3 (Article in Serial). SDV342279.
Coin found during the excavation of 45 High Street in Barnstaple, part of the 'Guardian Royal Exchange' site. Silver alloy coin identified as a 'half-groat', with a faded trace of 'Henricus' and a portrait identified as Henry VI (1422-61). Mint marks reveal that this coin was minted at Calais between 1422 and 1427. Edges clipped, coin in fair condition.
Freeman, T., Unknown, Ancient Coin Found in Town Centre (Article in Serial). SDV361445.
A medieval coin has been unearthed in Barnstaple's High Street and has given archaeologists a strong lead in their excavations at the Green Lane site. The coin is a half-groat from the reign of Henry VI minted in Calais which belonged to the English Crown at the time.
The coin was probably brought to Barnstaple by a merchant or seaman.
The edges have been clipped, four holes have been drilled through it, carefully placed so as not to deface the monarch.
The coin although fair in condition, is of little monetary value, although its value as historical evidence is considerable because it helps the unit identify the age of the site.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV342279 | Article in Serial: Lee, E.. 1990. The Barnstaple Coin. North Devon Heritage Journal. 2. Unknown. 22-3. |
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| SDV342524 | Report - non-specific: North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit. 1990. Archaeology in Barnstaple: 1984-90. North Devon District Council Rescue Archaeology Unit Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 18. |
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| SDV361445 | Article in Serial: Freeman, T.. Unknown. Ancient Coin Found in Town Centre. Western Morning News. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV38821 | Related to: 45 High Street, Barnstaple (Building) |
| MDV55133 | Related to: Medieval Pits at 45-46 High Street, Barnstaple (Monument) |
Associated Finds
- FDV1369 - COIN (XV - 1422 AD to 1427 AD)
- FDV2856 - COIN (XV to Unknown - 1422 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 14 2018 12:48PM |
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