Find Spot record MDO2355 - Roman coin, Westbury, Sherborne

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Summary

A coin of Diocletian was found whilst draining in Westbury at some time prior to 1950. The coin was found three feet below the surface on gravel.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

[ST 63631606] (1) A Diocletian coin was found when draining in Westbury. It was three feet below the surface on gravel (2). (1-2)

No further information was obtained during investigation. The area in which the find was made is an open yard. (3)


<1> Bean, C E, Annotated record map Corr 6", June 1950 (Map). SDO16337.

<2> Bean, C E, 1950, Archaeological discoveries in Sherborne and District. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 79 (Article in serial). SDO10284.

<3> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 18-MAY-55 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 199482 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Bean, C E. Annotated record map Corr 6". June 1950.
  • <2> Article in serial: Bean, C E. 1950. Archaeological discoveries in Sherborne and District. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 72. 79.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 18-MAY-55.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199482.

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Location

Grid reference ST 6346 1608 (point)
Map sheet ST61NW
Civil Parish Sherborne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 101 117 A
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: NATINV-199482
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 46
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199482

Record last edited

Aug 23 2024 1:09PM

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