Find Spot record MDO44713 - Iron Age coin, Broadwindsor
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Summary
An Iron Age quarter stater reported as being found in a camp in the parish of Broadwindsor in 1882. Possibly the most likely monument to be the camp is Lewesdon Hill, although Pilsdon Pen and Waddon Hill have also been suggested.
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Full Description
(ST 4302) I.A. coin found 'in a camp in the parish of Broadwindsor, Dorset in 1882'. Formerly in the colln. Of Mr Powlesland, then in that of Mr. F Latchmore of Hitchin. Evans type M:13, uninscribed 1/4 stater (attributed to the Durotriges by Allen: Belgic Dynasties, Arch XC (1944)p.36).
(Possibly from Pilsdon Pen, ST 40 SW 9; Lewesdon Hill, ST 40 SW 12; or Waddon Hill, ST 40 SW 15). <1>
Information as above. A bronze coin of Claudius has been found on the same site. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17754 Monograph: Evans, J. 1890. Coins of the Ancient Britons Supplement. 470.
- <1.1> SDO18795 Verbal communication: Powlesland, R. Oral: Mr R Powlesland of Cambridge.
- <2> SWX2601 Monograph: Frere, S S (ed). 1960. Problems of the Iron Age in Southern Britain. 242.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 193108.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 4362 0129 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SW |
| Civil Parish | Broadwindsor; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 SW 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 193108
Record last edited
Nov 15 2022 4:40PM
