The Curious Case of Elizabethan Coinage: A Tale of Defacement In the annals of numismatic history, the Tudor period stands out for its rich tapestry of political intrigue and economic flux. Among the many puzzles from this era is the curious case of defaced coins, with a notable focus on those minted under the rule …
The last two digs have unearthed many medieval & roman coins in various conditions and show that the history of these two areas that are closely linked have a multitude of activity through the ages.
This dig took place mid November and was limited numbers due to limited parking. Two very large fields in newly sown grass, previously arable so last chance for some years whilst quality is great.Two soil types, stoney soft and second sandy. Some finds are shown below.
A dig limited to 30 peole in October 2021. 2 large fields were in play. Stubble in the morning and ploughed and rolled in the afternoon. Below are just some of the finds.
