Record ID: LANCUM-EC3AB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval hammered silver coin, a Scottish sterling of Prince Henry, Earl of Northumbria. It is a Phase C (Stewart type II), probably minted by Willem of Carlisle. It dates to between c1140 and c.1149 AD. Length and original diameter 20mm, width 17mm, and the weight 0.91g. The coin is damaged and incomplete.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C7BD67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver hammered penny of Prince Henry, Earl of Northumberland and Huntingdon dating from c. AD1139-1152. Spink 5012 or similar. David I got involved in the English Civil War because of Matilda (or Maud) and in 1138 David I's forces were soundly defeated at the battle of Cowton Moor near Northallerton by an alliance of northern English barons. Despite this defeat, he continued to resist the forces of the English ruler Stephen and Stephen having been worn down from fighting a two front war agreed to sign a treaty with David I recognising David I's claims to Northumberland. T…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maulds Meaburn', grid reference and parish protected.