Find Spot record MDO8016 - Roman coin found on Swanage beach in 1961, Swanage
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Summary
Local schoolboy, Arnold Curtis, found a Roman coin of Constantine I at a depth of 3 feet at Swanage beach in 1961. The coin is dated to AD332.
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Full Description
SZ 03117896. A Roman coin of Constantine I was found in 1961, by a local schoolboy on Swanage beach at a depth of 3ft, close to the promenade wall. The coin was dated as AD 332. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO62 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1963. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1962. 84. 116.
- <2> 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. 611.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457469.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0311 7896 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 104
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 15
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457469
Record last edited
Mar 20 2023 10:34AM