Find Spot record MDO20404 - Roman coins,The Milk Factory, Beaminster

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Two late Roman coins were found near the milk factory in Beaminster during sewage works in 1967.

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Two late Roman coins were found in 1967 "near the Milk Factory in Beaminster during sewerage operations". The coins were identified by the British Museum as belonging to the reigns of Maximian (AD286-305) and Constantine I (AD306-337) and are in the possession of Mr L Harris of Skilling, Bridport. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in serial: Anon. 1968. ‘Roman coins find in Beaminster’ Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries. 28. 320.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 193052.

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Grid reference ST 4815 0125 (point)
Map sheet ST40SE
Civil Parish Beaminster; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SE 37
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 193052

Record last edited

Oct 10 2022 12:51PM

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