Find Spot record MAB46675 - LUMPHANAN CHURCHYARD
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Summary
Silver coin hoard, of 14th century date, found 1750 during construction of new entrance to churchyard, probably at NJ5797 0385.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5797 0377 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ50SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Lumphanan |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Silver coin hoard, of 14th century date, found 1750 during construction of new entrance to churchyard, probably at NJ5797 0385. Several coins in good preservation bearing head of King Robert and King David. Sold off by minister at that time for the benefit of the poor.
SIMPSON, WD, 1949, EARLDOM OF MAR, 41 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1681.
COIN HOARD
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ50SE10;
- NRHE Numlink: 17487;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ50SE0008;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17487 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1681 Bibliographic reference: SIMPSON, WD. 1949. EARLDOM OF MAR. 41.
Finds (5)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 17 2014 12:50PM
