Find Spot record MDO47752 - Gold bars with Roman numerals, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Five gold bars with Roman numerals and gold pellet.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Five sections of gold bar each with one of the Roman numerals from 1 to 5 and a gold pellet were found at Wimborne (SZ 0199). (1)
The six objects have the registration number 1865 4-11, 1 to 6, and were acquired as Treasure Trove in 1865, the register entry reading "Found near Wimborne Dorset on the ground of Mr Foster". There is no mentioned of any associated material and the dating is an open question. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX3562 Monograph: British Museum. 1951. British Museum Guide to the Antiquities of Roman Britain. 78.
- <2> SDO20465 Unpublished document: Johns, C. Letter from Catherine Johns, Department of Prehistoric and Romano-British Antiquities, British Museum. 23 July 1974.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458046. [Mapped feature: #637561 ]
Finds (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 015 995 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 43
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458046
Record last edited
Jan 16 2024 12:07PM