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Monument record TQ 76 NW 121 - Saxon and Norman Mints, Rochester
Summary
A Saxon and a Norman Mint were previously located in Rochester. The first coins from Rochester date from the 7th century and by 928 it was the fourth largest mint in England. Production became very irregular after conquest and the first Norman coins date from around 1068. Rochester produced the first issue of Henry I and production continued until after 1158, making it one of just two in Kent alongside Canterbury.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 72 67 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Full Description
A Saxon and A Norman Mint were previously located at an unknown location in Rochester. The first coins from Rochester date from the 7th century and it was the fourth largest mint in England in 928, showing the imporatance of this city in Saxon times. However, production became very irregular after the conquest. The first Norman coins date from around 1068, and again from 1086 until 1098. Rochester produced the first issue of Henry I. It was the only Kent mint to operate after 1158 apart from that at Canterbury. (1) Additional bibliography. (2)
<1> Kent Arch Rev 84 1986 86 (D Holman) (OS Card Reference). SKE45831.
<2> CBA Res Rep 29 Arch in Sussx to AD 1500 1978 71 (P Drewett) (OS Card Reference). SKE38897.
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Record last edited
Jul 29 2021 9:35PM