Find Spot record 3309/0/1 - Unstratified Roman coin, Old Pond Close

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Summary

Roman coin of Nero (AD 64-8) was found, now held in Northampton Museum.

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Full Description

{1} In Yardley Hastings parish, at SP 877550 a sestertius of Nero, issue of AD 64-8, was found by Mr A Smith, December 1966.

{4} Coin now in Northampton museum. Mr A Smith (formerly of Bedford) has now left the area. Mr R Hollowell could offer no precise siting; the indicated area falls in an established forest.


<1> Brown, A.E. (Ed.), 1967, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1966/67 (Roman), p.21 (unchecked) (Article). SNN58197.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP85SE8 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1979, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN77380.

<4> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, Field Investigator 1 FDC 26-AUG-70 (Notes). SNN111540.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Article: Brown, A.E. (Ed.). 1967. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1966/67 (Roman). Bulletin of Northants Federation of Arch Societies. 2. Mercury Press. p.21 (unchecked).
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP85SE8 (unchecked).
  • <3> Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1979. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 2. HMSO. (unchecked).
  • <4> Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1970. Field Investigator's Comments. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Field Investigator 1 FDC 26-AUG-70.

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Location

Grid reference SP 4877 255e (point) Transfer
Civil Parish YARDLEY HASTINGS, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 345382

Record last edited

Feb 13 2024 2:27PM

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