Find Spot record MAB45855 - DYKE CHURCH
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Summary
A hoard of silver coins, mainly 4d pieces, of William the Lyon contemporary of Henry II of England, and minted at Edinburgh, Perth, Roxburgh, Stirling and Berwick.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9899 5840 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Dyke and Moy |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A hoard of silver coins, mainly 4d pieces, of William the Lyon contemporary of Henry II of England, and minted at Edinburgh, Perth, Roxburgh, Stirling and Berwick. The hoard was found in 1780 by workmen during excavation to enlarge the church. About 100 of the coins were acquired by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Period Notes
William the Lion (reigned 1165-1214).
Author unknown, 1786, NUMISTMATA SCOTIAE, 3-4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1268.
SILVER COINS
SHAW, L, 1882, HIST OF PROV OF MORAY II, 219 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1627.
SILVER COINS
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NH95NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 15513;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NH95NE0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15513 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 12 2022 5:52PM
