Monument record 4897/0/1 - Romano-British coin hoard, unlocated
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Summary
A total of 537 Roman coins ranging in date from Gallienus (AD 253-68) to Tetricus (AD 271-3) is said to have been found in a pot during house construction in the King's Heath area in 1936. There is, however some doubt over the authenticity of this hoard.
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Full Description
{1} Roman Coin Hoard (?) (unlocated). A total of 537 Roman coins ranging in date from Gallienus (AD 253-68) to Tetricus (AD 271-3) is said to have been found in a pot during house construction in the King's Heath area in 1936. There is, however some doubt over the authenticity of this hoard.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.241 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> 1974, KING'S HEATH HOARD FILE, (unchecked) (Letter). SNN46737.
<3> Northampton Museum Records, R moore, 1978 (Uncertain). SNN126.
<4> Shaw M.; Williams J., 1971-1981, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards, R163 (Index). SNN133.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> 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.241 (checked).
- <2> SNN46737 Letter: 1974. KING'S HEATH HOARD FILE. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN126 Uncertain: Northampton Museum Records. R moore, 1978.
- <4> SNN133 Index: Shaw M.; Williams J.. 1971-1981. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Record Cards. NDC. R163.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 73 62 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 620667
Record last edited
Jan 30 2023 12:34PM
