Find Spot record MDO20267 - Roman coins, Castleton

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Summary

The discovery of roman coins near Castleton was reported by C E Bean in 1949, possibly from the grounds of Castleton House.

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Full Description

The discovery of a roman coin near Castleton was reported by C.E. Bean in 1949 [1][2].

I have been unable to find out anything about these coins, their provenance or the place where they were found. <3>

[ST 64521677] To add information obtained during field investigation, site private garden accepted from T.2 <2>. <4>


<1> Crawford, O G S, Annotated record map 6 inch, 5.7.50 (Map). SWX7265.

[ST 64421687] Roman Coins found.

<2> Bean, C E, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: C E Bean, 28.6.49 Corr. Letter (Verbal communication). SDO17480.

"It rather looks as though the site is in the garden of CASTLETON HOUSE, which is quite a likely spot" [ST 64511677].

<3> Bean, C E, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: C E Bean, 15.7.55 (Hon. Corr.) (Verbal communication). SDO17480.

<4> Colquhoun, F D, Field Investigators Comments FDC, F1 FDC 26-AUG-55 (Unpublished document). SWX2609.

<5> National Record of the Historic Environment, 199455 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Crawford, O G S. Annotated record map 6 inch. 6 inch to 1 mile. 5.7.50.
  • <2> Verbal communication: Bean, C E. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: C E Bean. 28.6.49 Corr. Letter.
  • <3> Verbal communication: Bean, C E. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: C E Bean. 15.7.55 (Hon. Corr.).
  • <4> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 26-AUG-55.
  • <5> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199455.

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Location

Grid reference ST 6452 1687 (point)
Map sheet ST61NW
Civil Parish Sherborne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 37
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199455

Record last edited

Aug 23 2024 1:09PM

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