Find Spot record MDO1759 - Roman coin hoard from Middle Farm, Nether Compton
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The published note describes the find as follows: 'While metal-detecting at Middle Farm, Nether Compton in February 1989, Mr Michael Pittard discovered a coin hoard. The hoard consists, by estimation, one and a quarter cwt, of some 22,500 copper alloy coins, apparently all of the house of Constantine. The coins had been buried in a large double-handled pottery vessel, which disintegrated on lifting. The hoard is presently in the Dorset County Museum, awaiting more detailed study.' <1>
Oswin, John, 2009, Geophysical survey at Kitton Lane, Nether Compton, Dorset. Interim Report October 2009 (Unpublished document). SDO21179.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1990, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989, 107 (Serial). SDO89.
<2> Oswin, John, 2011, The Nether Compton coin hoard in its archaeological context. (Unpublished document). SDO14417.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO21179 Unpublished document: Oswin, John. 2009. Geophysical survey at Kitton Lane, Nether Compton, Dorset. Interim Report October 2009.
- <1> SDO89 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1990. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1989. 111. 107.
- <2> SDO14417 Unpublished document: Oswin, John. 2011. The Nether Compton coin hoard in its archaeological context..
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6031 1717 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Nether Compton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 079 021
Record last edited
Dec 10 2024 3:05PM
