Medieval History
Medieval coins discovered in Baschurch and in the Oswestry area have been declared as treasure trove by an inquest.
At last week's Wem inquest, north and mid Shropshire Coroner, Mr John Ellery, declared the finds as treasure trove and they could now be displayed at Rowley's House Museum, Shrewsbury and at the Powysland Museum, Welshpool, which has expressed an interest in the finds.
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Medieval History
Medieval coins found in Shropshire
Medieval coins discovered in Baschurch and in the Oswestry area have been declared as treasure trove by an inquest.
At last week's Wem inquest, north and mid Shropshire Coroner, Mr John Ellery, declared the finds as treasure trove and they could now be displayed at Rowley's House Museum, Shrewsbury and at the Powysland Museum, Welshpool, which has expressed an interest in the finds.
Click here to read this article from the Border Counties Advertiser
- Dozens Of Medieval Finds Reported In This Year?s Treasure Trove Of Scotland
The Scottish government has released the latest annual Treasure Trove report, which reveals several dozen new finds from the medieval period. The report, which covers the period 1 April 2010 ? 31 March 2011, details some of the exciting new archaeological...
- Treasure Discoveries: Inquest Completes On Medieval Brooch
A medieval brooch discovered on farmland has been declared as treasure. West Dorset coroner Michael Johnston opened a treasure inquest into the finding of the silver brooch at Dorset County Hall in Dorchester. The inquest heard how David Cobb of Bournemouth...
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A Medieval silver broach dating back 600 years which was discovered using a metal detector in a Lancashire field has been declared treasure. An inquest at Preston Coroner?s Court heard that the 35mm silver dress closure was discovered by a pair of a metal...
- Four-year-old Boy Unearths Medieval Treasure
The four-year-old unearthed a 16th century gold reliquary pendant which was used to hold religious relics. It has now been declared treasure trove by the coroner after an inquest and the British Museum could buy it. The proceeds are likely to be split...
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