Find Spot record MDO2355 - Roman coin, Westbury, Sherborne
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Summary
A coin of Diocletian was found whilst draining in Westbury at some time prior to 1950. The coin was found three feet below the surface on gravel.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[ST 63631606] (1) A Diocletian coin was found when draining in Westbury. It was three feet below the surface on gravel (2). (1-2)
No further information was obtained during investigation. The area in which the find was made is an open yard. (3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO16337 Map: Bean, C E. Annotated record map Corr 6". June 1950.
- <2> SDO10284 Article in serial: Bean, C E. 1950. Archaeological discoveries in Sherborne and District; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 72. 79.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 18-MAY-55.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199482.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 6346 1608 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 101 117 A
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: NATINV-199482
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 46
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199482
Record last edited
Oct 5 2022 2:27PM
