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EDO5298 - Sturminster Newton High School, Sturminster Newton; discovery of roman coins

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Location

Grid reference	ST 78770 15015 (point)
Map sheet	ST71NE
Civil Parish	Sturminster Newton; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

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CASUAL OBSERVATION

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Description

Roman coins are reported to have been found during the construction of Sturminster Newton High School around 1960.

Sources/Archives (2)

--- SDO11287 Unpublished document: Case, S. 2009. Information regarding the presence of the Romans in and around Sturminster Newton..
--- SDO11302 Unpublished document: Case, S. 2009. Information regarding the presence of the Romans in and around Sturminster Newton along with information on the 1783 map of the town..

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Record last edited

Jun 9 2025 12:14PM

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