I know that <Danmarks kirker>, published by the Nation Museum in Copenhagen,
notes, and lists coins found in the church site. Since this inventory of
churches lists several hundred churches, off the top of my head I would say
that there are about 100 finds cited.
Regards, Jim
At 11:28 AM 11/24/98 +0000, you wrote:
>I was wondering if I could follow on from Ingegerd Holand's fascinating
>post and ask whether anyone has any references or details regarding
>coins being found in the sacred context of these holy wells. I am
>asking on behalf of Kristin Bornholdt, an archaeologist colleague of
>mine, who is researching coins discovered in sacred contexts. She is
>interested in the early medieval period with particular reference to
>Viking coinage, but would be interested if anyone has thoughts, ideas
>or references re: coins deposited in any type of 'sacred context'.
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>With thanks in advance,
>
>Guy
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