Find Spot record MDO19201 - Sestertius of Trajan from W H Christopher's Showrooms, Trinity Street, Dorchester

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A well worn sestertius of Trajan (97-117 AD) was found in July 1949 while digging foundation trenches for W. H. Christopher's showrooms. The foreman stated that the ground was all disturbed and that no building remains existed.

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A well worn sestertius of Trajan (97-117 AD) was found in July 1949 while digging foundation trenches for W. H. Christopher's showrooms. The foreman stated that the ground was all disturbed and that no building remains existed.


Farrar, R A H (ed), 1949, Archaeological Notes, 1949; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 65 (Article in serial). SWX9303.

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  • --- Article in serial: Farrar, R A H (ed). 1949. Archaeological Notes, 1949; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Vol 71. 65.

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Grid reference SY 691 905 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Aug 22 2024 7:37PM

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