Find Spot record MDO7528 - Roman coin found near Chapman's Pool, Corfe Castle
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Farrar reported a battered gold solidus of Theodosius with reverse Victoria Augg., was found by Mr C. R. J. Kimberley of 26a Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth, using a metal detector, in the bed of the stream running into Chapman's Pool, below high tide level. Not all details were legible though the mint mark appeared to be AVGOB (London). <1>
<1> Farrar, R A H, 1974, A Gold Solidus of Theodosius from Chapman's Pool, Corfe Castle., p71 (Article in serial). SWX7359.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1975, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1974, 71 (Serial). SDO74.
<2> Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology, 1983, Isle of Purbeck Survey, IOP 321 (Index). SDO147.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 456499 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO74 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1975. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1974. 96. 71.
- <1> SWX7359 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1974. A Gold Solidus of Theodosius from Chapman's Pool, Corfe Castle.. Vol 96. p71.
- <2> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 321.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456499.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 956 770 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 274
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NE 60
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456499
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:36PM
