Newcastle, River Tyne, jetton

HER Number:
6632

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, River Tyne, jetton

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Measurement

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Jetton

General Period:
Medieval

Specific Period:
C16

Form of Evidence:
Find

Description:
An ancient jetton dated 1527. Donated to the Society of Antiquaries by Rev M.R Hunter on January 7th 1840. Found when dredging the River Tyne.

Easting:
253

Northing:
637

Grid Reference:
NZ253637

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Archaeologia Aeliana, 1, III, appendix 9 (1844)