The Beeston Tor Hoard
Reginald A. Smith
The discovery of several coin-hoards including the first issue King Alfred points to widespread disturbance and consequent insecurity which are easily explained by Danish menace; exploration Beeston Tor cave Rev. G. H. Wilson, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, confirms this surmise, at same time gives a precise date some jewellery would otherwise remain conjectural. Incidentally it throws light on recorded in 1705, enables an estimate be made stylistic changes two centuries English craftsmanship.
The Antiquaries Journal