Find Spot record MDO6687 - Post-medieval coin hoard, Upwey, Weymouth
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Summary
A hoard to 279 coins ranging from Philip and Mary to Charles II was found in 1949 during demolition of East Farm Cottage and declared Treasure Trove at inquest. Some of the coins were acquired by the Dorset Museum.
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Full Description
279 silver 17th century coins were found in the chimney of a cottage which was being dismantled at Upwey recently. They were declared Treasure Trove. <1>
SZ66058550, similar information. The coins found during the demolition of East Hill Farm Cottage are all of the Tower mint and range from Philip and Mary to Charles II, but there are no Commonwealth coins. <2>
(SY 66048549) "I found the coins about 1949-50 in a recess large enough to hold 6 men in the chimney. The coins were in a coat sleeve which had 3 silver buttons on it and they rested on a shelf in the recess. Dorset County Museum has four of the coins, Dr Beton of Waddon Lodge - the house built on the site - has several of them and I had the remainder but I have given some away. The find site was in the centre west wall of the house". The coins were seen in Mr Clark's possession. Dr Beton could not be contacted. The find site is covered by a garden,and Waddon Lodge has been built a few metres to the north of it. <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO20289 Serial: British Archaeological Association. 1950. Bulletin. 1.
- <2> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 91.
- <2.1> SDO18970 Serial: Royal Numismatic Society. 1949. Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Royal Numismatic Society. 6th Series, Volume 9, No 3/4. 261-2.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 03-AUG-54.
- <3.1> SDO20288 Verbal communication: Clark, Mr. Oral : Mr Clark, The Masons Arms, Upwey.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 452025.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6605 8550 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 466
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 NE 54
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 452025
Record last edited
Nov 14 2023 10:49AM