Find Spot record MWX285 - Danubian tetradrachms hoard, Portland
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Summary
A hoard of Danubian tetradrachms found on Portland Bill is described in manuscript notes left by antiquarian William Stukeley (1687-1765). The circumstances and exact location of the find are not known.
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Full Description
Manuscript notes left by Stukeley, some written on copies of his twenty-three Plates of Coins of British Kings, make it clear that a hoard of Danubian tetradrachms was found on Portland Bill, and that the coins passed into the hands of the Earl of Pembroke, or, in some cases, of the antiquary, John White. (Allen 1961)
Stukeley, W, 23 plates of Coins of British Kings (Mss Notes) (Unpublished document). SWX1721.
Historic England, National Record of the Historic Environment, 451546 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Allen, D F, 1961, Numismatic Chronicle: (1961), p99 (Article in serial). SWX1722.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67741 68551 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 237
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451546
Record last edited
Apr 30 2026 1:43PM
