Find Spot record MWX393 - Coins and other finds found at North common, Portland
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Summary
Roman coin and brooch etc. Henry III coin.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
AE Coin of Antoninus Pius and fibula found 2 down on North Common, Portland. Nearby was found a silver penny of Henry III. (1)
Enamelled fibula, a flat disc 1 in diameter, with a hinged pin and catch on the back. Alternate red and green colouring in the enamel. Nearby were found two iron instruments, one resembling a pick and the other a chisel. they weighed 14 and 15lbs respectively. Inferred to be Ro. by contact with burials and R.B. material in the vicinity. (2)
COMMON below VERNE HILL C 1866. acc No 1923-37 (3).
Found in 1863; from the VERNE (4). (?Duplication of coin on Dorset 58 SE 11).
North Common extended from a little south of the VERNE (about 73 N grid) to PORTLAND HARBOUR (DORSET 58NE). (5)
Tithe maps were consulted but the name NORTH COMMON was not shown and no further information was obtained. (6)
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX2056 Article in serial: G E Eliot. 1872. Journal of the British Archaeological Association Vol 27 (1872), 33-43 G E Eliot:. Vol 27.
- <2> SWX1984 Article in serial: Buckman, J. 1868. Ancient remains found on the Isle of Portland. Vol 25. p53, 56-7.
- <3> SWX1314 Graphic material: Display Card Dorset County Museum.
- <4> SWX1763 Article in serial: Oliver, V L. 1923. Pre-Roman and Roman Occupation of the Weymouth District. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 44. p32-45.
- <5> SWX2060 Verbal communication: Lineham, J. 1955. Oral: Mr J Lineham 8.6.55 schoolmaster Fortuneswell.
- <6> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 08-JUN-55.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451741.
Finds (5)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69000 73000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 299
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451741
Record last edited
Feb 29 2024 11:59AM