Find Spot record MDO22588 - Hoard of 18th / 19th century silver coins, Shaftesbury
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Summary
An undatable silver coin hoard of the 18th / 19th century. Consists of shillings, florins and half crowns. It was found by workmen in 1931 during the repair of a retaining wall.
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Full Description
An undateable coin hoard of shillings, florins and half crowns was found by workmen in 1931 during the repair of a retaining wall at ST 86972287. The coins were discovered at a depth of about 2ft below ground level in some old sacking <1.1>. An inquest on the hoard was held in June 1931, but the only reference that Mr. Creech could find was that fifty-seven silver coins valued at #4 - 5 - 6 were displayed. The coins were sent to the British Museum <1.2>. (1)
Mr. Dolley stated that the departmental archives of the British Museum were destroyed during the war, but the fact that the above hoard was never published in 'Numismatic Chronicle', strongly suggests that it comprised coins which were still current in the realm (ie silver coins dated 1816). <2>
Enquiries regarding the coin hoard revealed that five persons were concerned with the discovery. Mr. R.Thorn (see Authy <1>) was apparently the only one still alive and he stated that they were "George III florins" <3.1>. <3>
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 17-MAR-56.
- <1.1> SWX999 Unpublished document: Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Mr. R. Thorn (Workman) 10 Breach Lane Shaftesbury.
- <1.2> SWX999 Unpublished document: Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Mr. W H Creech North Dorset Coroner.
- <2> SDO18630 Verbal communication: Dolley, R H M. Oral: Letter from R H M Dolley, Assistant Keeper, Dept of Coins and Medals, The British Museum. 17.7.56.
- <3> SDO19107 Unpublished document: GSL. Various. Field Investigators Comments GSL. F2 GSL 13-AUG-56.
- <3.1> SWX999 Unpublished document: Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. R Hoptroff Sgt of Police Shaftesbury.
- <4> SDO9937 Index: National Monuments Record. NMR Monument Record. NMR Monument number 206502.
- <5> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 82 SE 40.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206502.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8697 2287 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO22587
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 40
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206502
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:58PM