Monument record 4965/0/1 - Possible Roman Coin Hoard "Near Eleanor Cross"

Roman coins found near the Queen's cross. One was a silver coin of Nero (AD 54-68).

{1} Roman coins including silver one of Nero (AD54-68) were found before 1712 near Queen Eleanor's Cross.

{2} Finds from pre 1712; Romano-British coins including a silver coin of Nero found near Queen Eleanor's Cross in area SP754582.

{3} At Hardingstone near Queen Eleanor's Cross Roman coins have been found including silver coin of Nero (AD54-68).

{4} Roman silver coins including one of Nero; possible hoard; found near Queen's Cross.

{5} Several Roman silver coins of emperors; one of Nero; found in fields adjacent to Queen Eleanor Cross; supposed site of Roman encampment on brow of hill overlooking Nene valley.

{6} Several Roman coins in vicinity of Queen Eleanor Cross found during ploughing of field.

{7} Romano-British silver coins including 1 of Nero; possible hoard; found near Queen's Cross.

{8} Roman silver coins found near Queen Eleanor's Cross.

{11} No further information.

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.269 (unchecked) (Series). SNN77383.

<2> Morton J., 1712, The Natural History of Northamptonshire, p.504 (unchecked) (Book). SNN10113.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP75NE8 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> George T.J., 1904, An Archaeological Survey of Northamptonshire, p.15 (unchecked) (Index). SNN10170.

<5> Whellan, 1874, History, Topography & Directory of Northamptonshire, p.264; Handwritten notes in NDC SMR File R23;; (unchecked) (Book). SNN1002.

<6> Wetton, 1849, Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity, p.137 (unchecked) (Book). SNN1032.

<7> Ryland, W, Adkins, D, and Serjeantson, R M, 1902, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.217 (checked) (Series). SNN100368.

<8> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.359 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.

<9> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, R23 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.

<10> PINNOCK, Uncertain, p.52 (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN56721.

<11> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, F1 JB 4-MAR-1969 (Note). SNN111452.

Record last edited

Nov 21 2023 12:01PM