Find Spot record MYO4249 - Bishophill
Summary
c.600 pennies and half-pennies of Edward the Confessor found in an earthenware vessel of crucible shape. Also c50-60 silver pennies (William I) found in purses c.1881.
Location
| Grid reference | SE 6027 5128 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Full Description
Nothing is known of the circumstances of the finds other than that they were made on the 'platform on which Baile Hill looks down'. Found c.1881. The first notice of the find refers only to a 'a large number of silver pennies of Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror' - no specific quantity mentioned. The vessel hoard has been divided across several museusms. C.50-50 silver pennies of William I were also found in 'two or three purses'.
1986, Anglo-Scandinavian settlement SW of the Ouse AY 8/1, p35-36 (Unpublished document). SYO28.
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- --- SYO28 Unpublished document: 1986. Anglo-Scandinavian settlement SW of the Ouse AY 8/1. p35-36.
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Record last edited
May 6 2016 11:20AM