Find Spot record MDO6811 - Roman coin hoard from Dorchester, stolen and reburied in Poole
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Summary
Part of a Roman coin hoard which was stolen from a larger hoard found in Dorchester in 1936 and reburied in Poole.
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Full Description
Small hoard of thirty-four 3rd century Roman coins (Antoninians), unearthed in May 1936. [SZ 1699026]. <1-3>
The above were almost certainly a `plant from the large hoard found at Dorchester on the same day (May 11th 1936). <4>
Roman coins found in 1936. <5-13> I am informed by Lt. Col Drew that these coins were removed by one of the workmen from the hoard of 22,000 uncovered at Dorchester. This person, apparently panicking, buried them at Poole. <6>
Roman coins found A.D. 1936 <7>
H.P.Smith agrees with Drew's statement in as much as this is not an archaeological site. <8>
Coins found listed as :- Gordian 3 (18), Philip 1 (5), Otacilia (2), Philip 2 (3), Trajan Decius (1), Estrucilla (3), Trebonianus Gallus (1), & Valerian 1 (1). <9>
"The provenance of thirty four Antoniniani (in Poole Museum) stated to have been dug up as a hoard in 1936 in allotments at Baiter (018902) is doubtful. The series resembles that of the Dorchester hoard found at the same time." <10>
Sources/Archives (14)
- <1> SWX3539 Map: Annotated Record Map Anon Rec. 6, Refs. To ?.
- <2> SWX3540 Unpublished document: Smith, H P. Object Name Book, Authority- H. P. Smith.
- <3> SWX3541 Article in serial: 1937. Journal of Roman Studies: Vol 27, 1937 Page(s) 243. 243.
- <4> SWX2543 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6.
- <5> SWX3543 Article in serial: 1938. Numismatic Chronicle: Vol 18.. Vol 18. 300.
- <6> SWX3544 Unpublished document: Field Investigators Comments FC. F2 FC 25-OCT-51.
- <6.1> SWX3246 Verbal communication: Smith, H P. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: H P Smith FSA.
- <7> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1937.
- <8> SWX1621 Unpublished document: Various. Field Investigators Comments FC. F2 FC 03-DEC-51.
- <8.1> SWX8235 Verbal communication: Drew, Lt Col C D. Oral: Lt Col Drew, Curator, Dorchester County Museum.
- <9> SWX3541 Article in serial: 1937. Journal of Roman Studies: Vol 27, 1937 Page(s) 243. 243.
- <10> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 300.
- <10.1> SWX3548 Article in serial: 1938. Numismatic Chronicle: Vol 18.. Vol 18.. 300.
- <11> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458204.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 01690 90260 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 419
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SW 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458204
Record last edited
Aug 24 2022 3:12PM