Monument record BNC 004 - Findspot of a Roman coin hoard of 920 silver coins.
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Summary
Coin hoard : 920 silver coins Germanicus to Aurelius, found in 1740 or 1786 during the construction of a new turnpike along what is now the A12 (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 49865 84017 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM48SE |
| Civil Parish | BENACRE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Coin hoard : 920 silver coins Germanicus to Aurelius, found in 1740 or 1786 during the construction of a new turnpike along what is now the A12 (S1). Note adjoining plantation(?) is named Moneytree Clump.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <S1> SSF50032 Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TM48SE2.
- <S2> SSF60094 Article in serial: Royal Archaeological Institute. The Archaeological Journal. 1900 vol. 57 pg135.
- <S3> SSF50234 Article in serial: Archaeologia. 1895 vol.54 pg489-94.
- <S4> SSF60113 News Paper: Ipswich Journal. 27 May 1786.
- <S5> SSF60114 Article in serial: Gentleman's Magazine. 1786, vol. 56(1) pg 472-3.
- <S6> SSF60115 Article in serial: 1819. Excursions in Suffolk. 2. pg 130-1.
Finds (1)
- FSF15305: COIN HOARD (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2021 9:54AM