Find Spot record MDR7655 - Kings Newton, Early Medieval Coin and Jewellery
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Merovingian tremissis of Quentovic found in Derbyshire together with gold and garnet jewellery in a grave. This was destroyed during railway building. The coin was sold to the British Museum, electrotype in Derby Museum. The site from which they came may be the urn field found at Kings Newton, but this does seem to be 6th rather than 7th century in date.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR3409 Article in serial: RHM Dolley & RG Hughes. 1955. Brit Num J 28 1955. Volume 28. p176.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MELBOURNE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jun 22 2009 9:53AM