EDO5297 - The Old Vicarage, Stour Grange, Sturminster Newton; discovery of roman coins and fossils
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7876 1391 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Newton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Not recorded.
Date
circa 1920
Description
A number of roman coins and 'fossils' were found during the construction of tennis courts at The Old Vicarage, Stour Grange, Sturminster Newton during the middle part of the 20th century. The finds were divided amongst the workmen at the time and their location is unknown, although some are certainly lost. This information was recorded in the 1970s in a 15 page letter written by one of the workmen, Tom Speed, when he was 78 years old.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SDO11287 Unpublished document: Case, S. 2009. Information regarding the presence of the Romans in and around Sturminster Newton..
- --- SDO11302 Unpublished document: Case, S. 2009. Information regarding the presence of the Romans in and around Sturminster Newton along with information on the 1783 map of the town..
Record last edited
Jan 6 2015 11:49AM