Findspot - Post Medieval metal finds, Bidford on Avon.

Description of this historic site

Findspot - various finds of Post Medieval date, including coins, tokens and a lead button, were found 400m south west of Barton.

Notes about this historic site

1 Finds made with a metal detector in 1986: Small decorative stud, bronze shoe or strap buckle.
2 Finds made with a metal detector: Bronze D-shaped buckle, circular lead button.
Find made with a metal detector in 1986: Groat of Mary (1553-4), mid 16th century coin.
3 Finds made with a metal detector: Sixpence of Elizabeth I (1579), 17th century farthing token, lead ring.
4 Finds made with a metal detector in 1986: Shoe buckle.
5 Finds made with a metal detector in 1988: Button, weight and padlock key.
6 Finds made with a metal detector in 1988: Furniture fitting, 16th century or early 17th century token.
7 Additional find of pendant made in August 1996 and brought in to the Museum for identification. Method of retrieval uncertain.
8 Tavern token found in 1988 at SP103509.

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