Monument record 4069/0/1 - Roman Coin Hoard & Associated Inhumations
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Summary
A hoard of small brass was found in an urn, the mouth of which had been noticed protruding from a bank for many years at Wootton. The coins, 615 of which could still be obtained a year after the discovery was made, ranged from Gallienus (253-68) to Neumerianus (283-4). The Wootton coin hoard was found nearly opposite the first toll bar from Northampton in a quarry field. Northampton Museum records state:"now in the Dryden Collection". A late 3rd century hoard.
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Full Description
{1} A Romano-British coin hoard was found in an urn in a stone pit in the bank opposite the turnpike from Northampton to Stony Stratford, in December 1842
{2} A total of 684 coins was found in 1842 in a pot in a stone pit. They ranged in date from Gallienus (AD253-68) to Numerianus (AD283-4). Skeletons and 'other remains' were found in the same pit.
{3} A hoard of small brass was found in an urn, the mouth of which had been noticed protruding from a bank for many years at Wootton. The coins, 615 of which could still be obtained a year after the discovery was made, ranged from Gallienus (253-68) to Neumerianus (283-4).
{4} The Wootton coin hoard was found nearly opposite the first toll bar from Northampton in a quarry field. (OS 1" 1st Edition: TG (Toll Gate) at SP 758 562. An old quarry is marked on OS 6" at SP 760 562).
{5} For many years an urn had been noticed protruding out of a bank. It contained 684 bronze coins ranging from Gallienus to Neumerianus.
{?} Includes coins of Postumus, Salonia, Tetricas, Tacitus, Probus and Arcadius. All of the coins are in a bad condition and some have a silver wash. They are in the possession of a butcher in Wootton. Skeletons and 'other remains' were recovered from the same pit.
{9} Mr Jospeh Clarke visited Wootton having heard about the discovery of coins. He managed to obtain the remaining 615 for examination. The coins, all of small brass, included: 66 Gallienus (reverses 29), 212 Victorinus (12 reverses), 117 Tetricus Pater (9 reverses) and 63 Claudius (24 reverses).
{10} Northampton Museum records state:"now in the Dryden Collection". Authy. CW Phillips
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP75NE15 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.426/Site 9 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<3> 1845, The Archaeological Journal (1), p.67 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN20168.
<4> Wetton, 1849, Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity, p.140 (unchecked) (Book). SNN1032.
<5> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, General Drawers: January (checked) (Archive). SNN115.
<6> Ryland, W, Adkins, D, and Serjeantson, R M, 1902, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.222 (unchecked) (Series). SNN100368.
<7> George T.J., 1904, An Archaeological Survey of Northamptonshire, 6 p.21 (unchecked) (Index). SNN10170.
<8> Whellan, 1874, History, Topography & Directory of Northamptonshire, p.284; (unchecked) (Book). SNN1002.
<9> The Gentleman's Magazine, 1844, Wootton (Article). SNN111079.
<10> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, 4/Mar (Note). SNN111452.
Sources/Archives (10)
- <1> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP75NE15 (unchecked).
- <2> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.426/Site 9 (checked).
- <3> SNN20168 Journal: 1845. The Archaeological Journal (1). The Archaeological Journal. 1. Royal Arch. Society. p.67 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN1032 Book: Wetton. 1849. Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity. p.140 (unchecked).
- <5> SNN115 Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. General Drawers: January (checked).
- <6> SNN100368 Series: Ryland, W, Adkins, D, and Serjeantson, R M. 1902. The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire. 1. University of london. p.222 (unchecked).
- <7> SNN10170 Index: George T.J.. 1904. An Archaeological Survey of Northamptonshire. 6 p.21 (unchecked).
- <8> SNN1002 Book: Whellan. 1874. History, Topography & Directory of Northamptonshire. p.284; (unchecked).
- <9> SNN111079 Article: The Gentleman's Magazine. 1844. Wootton.
- <10> SNN111452 Note: Baird, J. 1969. Field Investigators Comments. 4/Mar.
Finds (11)
- COIN (Late Roman - 275 AD to 276 AD) Quantity: Some
- COIN (Late Roman - 282 AD to 284 AD) Quantity: Some
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: Large quantity
- COIN (Late Roman - 259 AD to 260 AD) Quantity: Some
- COIN (Late Roman - 270 AD to 274 AD) Quantity: Some
- COIN (Late Roman - 276 AD to 282 AD) Quantity: Some
- COIN (Late Roman - 383 AD to 408 AD) Quantity: Some
- COIN (Late Roman - 253 AD to 260 AD) Quantity: Some
- COIN (Late Roman - 260 AD to 269 AD) Quantity: 1
- URN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD) Quantity: 1
- SKELETON (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?) Quantity: Some
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
Grid reference | SP 475 256 (point) Transfer |
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Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Civil Parish | WOOTTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343237
Record last edited
Mar 5 2024 3:57PM