Monument record 4978/0/1 - Small Romano-British Coin Hoard
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Summary
Three coins of Tacitus (AD 275-6) and Probus (AD 276-82), and perhaps more, are said to have been found in an urn in Hardingstone Field in 1845. Perhaps a "third brass" hoard of the late 3rd century AD. Exact location unknown
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Romano-British coin hoard; three coins of Tacitus (AD 275-6) and Probus (AD 276-82) along with others were found in an urn in 'Hardingstone Field' in 1845. It is suggested this was a 'third brass' hoard of AD 250-80. The exact location of the find is not known though local information sites it on the north-west side of village.
{2} Possible 'third brass' hoard of AD 250-80.
{3} Hardingstone Field at SP760581.
{6} Small Roman coin hoard including three coins of Tacitus and Probus; possible "third brass" hoard of circa AD 250-80.
{9} Local information sited Hardinstone Field - "the old village field" to SP 760 581. 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.271 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> Ryland, W, Adkins, D, and Serjeantson, R M, 1902, The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.217 (unchecked) (Series). SNN100368.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP75NE9 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<4> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, (unchecked) (Archive). SNN115.
<5> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP75NE9(Revised) (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<6> Northampton Museum Topographical Index, 1960 (unchecked) (Index). SNN1470.
<7> Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S., 1978-1984, Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets, R22 (checked) (Catalogue). SNN108.
<8> Walker, C., 2008, An archaeological desk-based assessment of land at Pavilion Drive, Northampton October 2008, (unchecked) (Report). SNN107996.
<9> Colquhoun, FD, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 FDC 29-APR-69 (Notes). SNN112950.
Sources/Archives (9)
- <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.271 (checked).
- <2> 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.217 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP75NE9 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN115 Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. (unchecked).
- <5> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP75NE9(Revised) (unchecked).
- <6> SNN1470 Index: Northampton Museum Topographical Index. 1960 (unchecked).
- <7> SNN108 Catalogue: Williams J.H.; Shaw M.; Hardy S.. 1978-1984. Northampton Development Corporation SMR Secondary Record Sheets. R22 (checked).
- <8> SNN107996 Report: Walker, C.. 2008. An archaeological desk-based assessment of land at Pavilion Drive, Northampton October 2008. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 08/170. Northants Archaeology. (unchecked).
- <9> SNN112950 Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. F1 FDC 29-APR-69.
Finds (2)
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Location
Grid reference | SP 476 258 (point) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: R22
- NRHE HOB UID: 343231
Record last edited
Nov 21 2023 1:50PM