Find Spot record MDO19164 - Durotrigian Coin from Glyde Path Road, Dorchester
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Summary
A struck bronze coin of the Durotriges was found by a Mr. Wakeley in 1939 in the garden on the east side of Glyde Path Road, Dorchester where part of a Roman building was excavated in 1880.
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Full Description
'A struck bronze coin of the Durotriges (Mack 318, Evans G6) was found by a Mr. Wakeley in 1939 in the garden on the east side of Glyde Path Road, Dorchester, in which B.A. Hogg excavated part of a Roman building in 1880 (SY69109088). Mr. Derek Allen, who has kindly supplied the details, gives its weight as 53.8 grains and states that it is much more worn than usual. Some of this wear may be recent however.' (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10107 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H (ed ). 1966. Archaeological Notes and News for 1965; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1965. 87. 108.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69100 90880 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 31 2013 11:21AM