Find Spot record MDO3439 - Roman coins from 'Shell-acres', Higher Wyld, Wootton Fitzpaine
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Summary
A hoard of 22 silver coins was discovered by workmen in 1818 under a heap of stones in a field called 'Shell-acres' belonging to Higher Wyld. Ten of these coins are in the possession of a gentleman at Axminster. They consist of 5 of Antoninus Pius and one each of Domitian, Vespasian, Trajan, Lucilla and Marcia Otacilia Severa. Possibly a mid-3rd century hoard.
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Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO17325 Monograph: Davidson, J. 1833. British and Roman Remains in the Vicinity of Axminster.
- <2> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. SY 39 NW 5.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 05-JAN-56.
- <3.1> SDO17324 Verbal communication: Rowe, R. 1956. Mr R Rowe of Higher Wyld Farm, Wootton Fitzpaine 1956.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 449757.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 3391 9650 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39NW |
| Civil Parish | Wootton Fitzpaine; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 135 024
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 NW 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449757
Record last edited
Oct 18 2021 4:50PM
