Find Spot record MAB49271 - CASTLE ST, MONTROSE
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Summary
A hoard of silver coins, which was found on the 3rd October 1973 in Castle Street, Montrose, circa 1 m north of the east corner of Melville South Church.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7126 5750 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO75NW |
| Civil Parish | Montrose |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A hoard of silver coins, which was found on the 3rd October 1973 in Castle Street, Montrose, circa 1 m north of the east corner of Melville South Church. The 77 pennies recovered have been identified as English, Scottish and Irish. English: Edward I (54), imitation (1), Edward II (16). Irish: Edward I (3). Scottish: Alexander III 2nd issue (1), Robert Bruce (1), Lorraine, Ferry IV (1). They were contained in a leather satchel which disintegrated after discovery. The hoard had been deposited circa 1322 AD.
Period Notes
Edward I (1272-1307), Edward II (1307-1327), Alexander III (1249-1286), Robert Bruce (1306-1329), Ferry IV (1312-1329).
Stevenson, R B K, 1974, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB11257.
GOURLAY, R, 1977, HISTORIC MONTROSE: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT, p9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2587.
SUAT, 1999, Historic Montrose:the archaeological implications, 18 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3342.
BURGH SURVEY
WHITE, H, 2012, MONTROSE BASIN SURVEY 1999-2012 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2127.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO75NW22;
- NRHE Numlink: 36234;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO75NW0022;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36234 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB11257 Bibliographic reference: Stevenson, R B K. 1974. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 7.
- --- SAB2127 Bibliographic reference: WHITE, H. 2012. MONTROSE BASIN SURVEY 1999-2012.
- --- SAB2587 Bibliographic reference: GOURLAY, R. 1977. HISTORIC MONTROSE: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT. Y. p9.
- --- SAB3342 Bibliographic reference: SUAT. 1999. Historic Montrose:the archaeological implications. 18.
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Record last edited
Jan 5 2024 4:48PM
