Find Spot record MDO7086 - Roman coin found by Wareham By-pass, Arne
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Summary
A bronze coin of the Emperor Vespasian (AD 69-79) found in 1989 in soil disturbed during construction of the Wareham By-pass. Findspot is close to an extensive Roman pottery manufacturing site.
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Full Description
An unstratified bronze Roman coin was found on the East side of the newly completed Wareham Bypass at SY91358660. It was minted in Lyons and dated to 72-3 AD. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO89 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 107.
- <1> SWX3140 Article in serial: Ladle, L. 1989. A Roman Coin from Wareham Lady St Mary. Vol 111. p107.
- <2> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887402.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 91350 86600 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 002 075
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 64
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887402
Record last edited
May 31 2023 8:59AM