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Medieval Coins Found: Village Raises Funds for Display
1 Jan
Summary
- A hoard of 21 seventh to eighth-century silver pennies was discovered in 2018.
- Residents of Stoke Row village successfully crowdfunded to keep the coins.
- The rare sceattas will be conserved and displayed in 2026.
A collection of 21 silver pennies, known as sceattas and dating between the mid-seventh and eighth centuries, will be displayed after a successful community fundraising initiative. Discovered by a metal detector user in 2018, the hoard's fate was secured through the efforts of Stoke Row residents and the Oxfordshire Museum. The valuable coins are now under the care of Oxfordshire County Council's museum service.
The campaign, spearheaded by Stoke Row Parish Council, garnered significant support from local councillors, residents, businesses, and the Nettlebed Estate, which provided the majority of the funding. Valued at £1,300, the hoard represents a significant find, with local representatives emphasizing the community's strong response to calls for village benefit.
These newly acquired sceattas are particularly special as they are the first of their kind to enter the Oxfordshire Museum's collection. Their size and age also designate them as being of national and regional importance. Conservation work is currently underway, with the intention to publicly display these historical treasures later in 2026 for all to appreciate.
