Find Spot record MDO20999 - Roman coin hoard found at Gomershay, Stalbridge
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Summary
Gravel diggers discovered a roman urn inside four great slabs of stone during gravel extraction at Gomershay, Stalbridge around 1869. The urn contained more than 1,000 coins in all, at least 300 of which were in excellent condition and though to date from the age of Constantine. A roman quern or hand mill was also found in the same place.
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Gravel diggers discovered a roman urn inside four great slabs of stone during gravel extraction at Gomershay, Stalbridge circa 1869. The urn contained more than 1000 coins in all, at least 300 of which were in excellent condition and though to date from the age of Constantine. A roman quern or hand mill was also found in the same place.
Swayne, W S, 1889, The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Stalbridge in Dorset, 3 (Monograph). SDO11012.
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- --- SDO11012 Monograph: Swayne, W S. 1889. The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Stalbridge in Dorset. 3.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 759 180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71NE |
| Civil Parish | Stalbridge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 2 2022 1:59PM
