Find Spot record MDO6680 - Coin of James II found at Cromwell Road, Weymouth
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A half-crown of James II (minted in Ireland in 1690 as emergency gun money). Discovered year before it was reported by Mr W Hall and still in his possession at the time of publication in 1977 (1)
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1980, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1977, 125 (Serial). SDO77.
<1> Keen L, 1977, Dorset Archaeology in 1977- Weymouth. (Article in serial). SWX7846.
‘WEYMOUTH (SY 67047934) A half-crown of James II (emergency gun money, minted in Ireland in 1690) was discovered some years ago by Mr. W. Hall in Cromwell Road. It remains in his possession.’
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67040 79340 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 459
Record last edited
Nov 30 2022 3:31PM
