Element record L4268 - ROMAN COIN HOARD FROM MEERING

Summary

COIN HOARD (Roman)

Location

Grid reference SK 81499 64999 (point)
Map sheet SK86SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Meering, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A hoard of about 1300 Ro coins was found in the course of gravel working by Inns and Co. The hoard was deposited in a narrow necked flask of burnished grey ware. It consited of about 950 orthodox issues dating down to AD 354, and over 300 local imitations, mainly of "Fallen Horseman" type. The coins are now in the possession of Mr John Wallace, of Broom Hall Farm, Watton at Stone, Herts. (1)
Detailed description of hoard. (2)
The hoard has now been broken up and sold. NWM purchased 5 coins. (3)
See L8662 for BA rapier.
Many finds in area of gravel quarry - see SMR map.


<1> EMAB eds, 1964, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 25 (Published document). SNT158.

<2> Thoroton Society, 1965, TTS, pp 40-49 (Published document). SNT378.

<3> Seaman BH, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1252.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1964. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 7. p 25.
  • <2> Published document: Thoroton Society. 1965. TTS. 69. pp 40-49.
  • <3> Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1974. Pers Comm.

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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