Find Spot record MDO6888 - Roman coin hoard found in field near Upton House, Poole
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Summary
A hoard of Roman 1685 coins dating from 310-318 AD contained in two pottery vessels was found in a field near Upton House in 1986. The were minted in London, Trier and Lyons. An early 4th century hoard buried in AD 318.
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Full Description
A hoard of Roman coins dating from 310-318 AD was found in a field near Upton House in February 1986. The hoard of 1,663 coins was minted in London, Trier and Lyons. Limited excavation revealed a further 21 coins and the remains of 2 pots used to stow the hoard. Other finds recovered from the site included fragments of briquetage and three other Roman pot sherds, which may indicate the site is peripheral to a Romano-British settlement area. <1>
Description of the hoard. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO86 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1987. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1986. 108. 181-182.
- <1> SWX3238 Article in serial: Watkins D R. 1986. The Excavation of a Coin Hoard Site Near Upton House. Vol 108. p181-2.
- <2> SDO17540 Monograph: Bland, R, and Burnett, A (eds). 1988. Coin hoards from Roman Britain, Volume 8. 8. 217-25.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887338.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9950 9330 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 485
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 17
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887338
Record last edited
Jan 20 2022 3:54PM