More information : At Harkirk, now within the park, a number of Anglo-Saxon coins were found in 1611. (?AS chapel - see SD 30 SW 13) (1) A number of coins, not more than 300, were found in 1611 at Harkirke. The only record remaining is a copper plate on which were engraved the obverse and reverse of 35 most perfect examples. This plate is reproduced in a book "Alfred the Great" by Dr John Spelman (1678). The date range seems to be from 840-925 AD. (2) (SD 32460105) Saxon Coin Hoard - 300 Saxon Coins. (3) The siting by the Liverpool Museum on their 6" sheet is only approx according to Miss Broughton, Asst Keeper of Dept of Archaeology; this find has been sited near to the Memorial Chapel at SD 32500104. (4)
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