Find Spot record MWX789 - Roman silver coin found near Cauldron Barn Farm, Swanage
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Summary
A silver coin, probably of Antoninus Pius, was found in a field north of Cauldron Barn Farm in 1930.
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Full Description
(SZ 02397992) Romano-British silver coin found. <1>
The coin was turned up by a ploughman circa 1930 somewhere in the field centred SZ 02487980, to the south west of a wood, and is now probably in the possession of Mr. Hickson's sister. No details of the coin given. <2-3>
A coin probably of Antoninus Pius (138-61AD) comes from a field north of Cauldron Barn Farm (SZ 024798) <4-5>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX2543 Map: Calkin, J B. 1950. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6. 1950.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 03-SEP-52.
- <3> SWX3258 Verbal communication: 1952. Mr Hickson (Farmer Cauldron Barn Farm).
- <4> SWX3259 Serial: Various. Swanage Times. 7 Oct 1953.
- <5> 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.
- <6> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. SZ 07 NW 3.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457433.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 023 799 (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: 6 020 105
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457433
Record last edited
Mar 20 2023 9:46AM