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Roman coins found pre 1791

{1} Several Roman coins and particularly one of Constantius have been found in Astwick Field.

{3} Records of Roman coins in 'Astwick Field' in the 18th century cannot be verified.

{5} Northampton Museum have no information concerning the above coins. "Astwick Field" is not named on the "Field name survey" (1932) (NRO Northampton) and local enquiries were negative;
though it is possibly a reference to Astwick "Old Town", centred SP 568343 (See SP 53 SE 1).

<1> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.168 (unchecked) (Book). SNN100366.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP53SE3 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.50 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.

<4> Ryland, W, Adkins, D, and Serjeantson, R M, 1902, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.217 (unchecked) (Series). SNN100368.

<5> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 FDC 20-MAY-70 (Notes). SNN111540.

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