Find Spot record MDO46154 - Hoard of Roman coins, Walls, Puncknowle
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Summary
A hoard of 1200 coins in an earthen vessel was ploughed up in 1791 in a field called "Walls", according to antiquarian John Hutchins.
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Full Description
A hoard of 1200 coins in an "earthen vessel" was ploughed up in 1791 in a field called "Walls", according to Hutchins. <1-4>
The field commonly known as Walls is actually in two parts, Upper Walls and Lower Walls, centred SY 5405 8745. It has been under grass for many years. <5>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 796.
- <2> SDO19732 Verbal communication: Dewar, H S L. Letter and photo: H S L Dewar. 7.10.65.
- <3> SWX7391 Article in serial: Bailey, C J. 1966. The Romano-British site at `Walls, Puncknoll. .
- <4> SDO68 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1969. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1968. 90. 107-8.
- <5> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 07-APR-55.
- <5.1> SWX1639 Verbal communication: Trivett, A. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: Mr A Trivett Foreman Puncknowle Manor Estate.
- <6>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450514. [Mapped feature: #635781 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5405 8743 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450514
Record last edited
Apr 13 2023 11:53AM
