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Findspot record TR 34 SW 1231 - 8 Reales piece or 'piece of eight', Townwall Street (?) Dover
Summary
A Spanish silver 8 Reales piece, popularly known as a 'piece of eight' in the Castilian series, of Ferdinand V of Aragon and Isabella of Castille (1479-1516). The exact location it was found is unknown, it may have been one of several found during road working operations at Townwall Street, Dover in the early 1970's or it may have been a find from the recovery of the Goodwin Sands Dornier (location accurate to the nearest 100m based on available information).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3218 4136 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Council for Kentish Archaeology, 1977, Kent Archaeological Review; A Piece of Eight from Dover. Vol. 50, KAR 50 1977 pp. 251-252 (Article in serial). SKE31754.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE31754 Article in serial: Council for Kentish Archaeology. 1977. Kent Archaeological Review; A Piece of Eight from Dover. Vol. 50. Vol. 50, page 251-252. KAR 50 1977 pp. 251-252.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 3 2017 11:41AM