Find Spot record MDO463 - Roman finds from Whitfield Farm, Bradford Peverell
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Summary
A number of very worn Roman bronze coins have been found by metal detecting in the vicinity, which are thought represent votive deposition, although the context of this is unknown. With the exception of a gold earring (also probably Roman) and two sherds of Samian Ware, no other artefacts have been found in the locality.
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Full Description
Whitfield Farm - metal detector finds; a list from Maynard Eastick:
A number of very worn Roman bronze coins have been found at 670922/3 which are thought to be votive. With the exception of a gold earring (probably Roman), no other artefacts have been found. Two sherds of Samian have been found in this area.
No pottery or ancient metal items were found on surrounding fields.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 670 922 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Bradford Peverell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 014 050
Record last edited
Oct 27 2017 12:01PM
