Monument record MDO47228 - Iron Age and Roman coin finds, West Common, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A scatter of Iron Age and Roman coins reported from this area, as well as walls. It has been suggested that the range of material and prominence of the findspot may indicate a Romano-Celtic temple.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
An Iron Age and Romano British coin scatter found on West Common at SY95888090. Walls have been reported at this site and the range of find and its isolated yet prominent location suggests this site is a Romano-Celtic temple. <1>
No further information. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8224 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1993. Corfe Village, Common and Vineyard Farm, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region.
- <2> SDO17630 Unpublished document: Fletcher, Martin. Field investigator's comments MJF.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AF00137.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1390996. [Mapped feature: #636970 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 9588 8090 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 92
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1390996
Record last edited
Oct 9 2023 2:25PM
