Find Spot record MDO19197 - Coins found during the construction of South Court, Dorchester
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Summary
Mr Alfred Pope exhibited a bag of coins found by his workmen whilst excavating the site of his new house, South Court, Dorchester, at the second Winter meeting of the DNHAFC on the 19th Feb 1895.
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Mr A Pope exhibited a bag of coins found by his workmen whilst excavating the site of his new house, South Court, Dorchester, at the second Winter meeting of the DNHAFC on the 19th Feb 1895. <1>
Mr A Pope was an FSA, and if he had found a hoard of coins they would have been reported. I have seen several Roman coins which I believed were picked up from time to time by his gardeners. The “bag” would refer to the receptacle he carried them in.
I have never heard of any single find of a number of coins, but there are several Roman coins in the house which were found in the grounds and collected by my grandfather, Mr A Pope. <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO10111 Article in serial: Richardson, N M. 1895. The Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club During the Season 1894-5. 16. xliii.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 20-AUG-54.
- <2.1> SWX8235 Verbal communication: Drew, Lt Col C D. Oral: Lt Col Drew, Curator, Dorchester County Museum.
- <2.2> SDO20087 Verbal communication: Pope, Mr. Oral: Mr Pope, South Court, Dorchester. 20.8.54.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453420.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6954 9038 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 71
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453420
Record last edited
Aug 27 2023 2:42PM