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

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Kent Arch Rev 84 1986 86 (D Holman).
  • <2>XY OS Card Reference: CBA Res Rep 29 Arch in Sussx to AD 1500 1978 71 (P Drewett). [Mapped feature: #23540 mint, ]

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Record last edited

Jul 29 2021 9:35PM