Find Spot record MDO45517 - Roman coin, Chettle

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Summary

A Roman silver coin of Domitian was reportedly dug up in a garden in Chettle some time before 1868. Nothing further is known about the findspot, or the current location of the coin.

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Full Description

(ST 9513) A Roman silver coin of Domitian was dug up in a garden at Chettle. <1>

The coin is not in the Dorset County Museum and no further information was obtained during field investigation. <2>


<1> John Hutchins, edited by Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W, 1868, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3, 569 (Monograph). SDO11486.

<2> Rigg, J, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigator's Comments JR, F1 JR 15-MAY-54 (Unpublished document). SWX1255.

<2.1> Drew, Lt-Col C D, 1954, Letter Col. Drew 23.4.54 (Unpublished document). SDO18511.

<3> Historic England, National Record of the Historic Environment, 210084 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Monograph: John Hutchins, edited by Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W. 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3. 3. 569.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigator's Comments JR. F1 JR 15-MAY-54.
  • <2.1> Unpublished document: Drew, Lt-Col C D. 1954. Letter Col. Drew 23.4.54.
  • <3>XY Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment. 210084. [Mapped feature: #635041 ]

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Location

Grid reference ST 9550 1350 (point)
Map sheet ST91SE
Civil Parish Chettle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 48
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210084

Record last edited

Oct 12 2026 3:07PM

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