Find Spot record MDO4201 - Saxon coin, Langton Long Blandford
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 9th century coin of Wulfred (Archbishop of Canterbury 803-829 AD) was dug up in Langton Long Blandford churchyard (centred ST 89810592) in 1854. The coin was in the possession of J J Farquharson of Langton House. <1>
The coin is given a reasonably close provenance but its present location could not be determined. <2>
<1> National Record of the Historic Environment, 205447 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
<2> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 08-DEC-55 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.
<3> Hutchins, J, 1861, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 1. 3rd edition, 289-90 (Monograph). SDO12569.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205447.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 08-DEC-55.
- <3> SDO12569 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 1. 3rd edition. 1. 289-90.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8981 0592 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Langton Long Blandford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 032 018
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 20
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205447
Record last edited
Mar 3 2022 3:22PM
