Medieval Assorted Finds found at Grunthill, Alcester

Description of this historic site

Findspot - various finds of Medieval date were found in the area of Grunthill, Alcester.

Notes about this historic site

1 Collection of artefacts comprising a Jews Harp and coins from the 12th to 14th century reported by metal detectorists.

3 Two medieval coins found in July 1989.

4 13th century coin found in June 1989 at SP083570.

5 A Continental coin and a bronze ornamental fitting were found in June 1989 at SP083570.

6 Further details of the coins are noted as a fragment of a silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland, c1282-6 and a continental sterling of the late 13th century in the name of John (Duke) of Limburg, a contemporary counterfeit which was found broken in three pieces.

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