Find Spot record MDO45865 - Roman coin hoard, Langton Matravers

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Summary

A vase of Roman coins, including Victorinus, Tetricus, Constantine, Gallienus, Glaudius, Gothicus, Postumus and Carausius (AD 253-337) was ploughed up at 'Langton' in 1817. Presumably a 4th century hoard.

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A vase of Roman coins, including Victorinus, Tetricus, Constantine, Gallienus, Glaudius, Gothicus, Postumus and Carausius was ploughed up at 'Langton' in 1817. (Langton Matravers - SY 9978) (See Roman hoard -SZ 07 NW 2) <1-2>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 1. 3rd edition. 1. 560.
  • <2> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 602.
  • <3>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456405. [Mapped feature: #635423 ]

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Location

Grid reference SY 9950 7850 (point)
Map sheet SY97NE
Civil Parish Langton Matravers; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NE 17
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456405

Record last edited

Mar 8 2023 5:26PM

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