Monument record COM 013 - Medieval artefact scatter of three lead 'Boy Bishop' tokens.
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Summary
1994: Three lead `Boy Bishop' (St Nicholas) tokens found metal detecting at cited NGR - possibly small hoard? All are groat size, Rigold Series IA and may be mould identical with his plate 1Xb (R1) although condition too poor to be certain.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0303 5729 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM05NW |
| Civil Parish | COMBS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1994: Three lead `Boy Bishop' (St Nicholas) tokens found metal detecting at cited NGR - possibly small hoard? All are groat size, Rigold Series IA and may be mould identical with his plate 1Xb (R1) although condition too poor to be certain. Details in (S1).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <R1> SSF17631 (No record type): Rigold S E, `The St Nicholas or `Boy Bishop' tokens, PSIA, 34, 1978, 87- 101, ill.
- <S1> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. SAU, finds report, COM 014, July 1994.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 30 2009 11:47AM