Monument record ELV 065 - Elveden Estate coin hoard
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Summary
Roman bronze coin hoard containing 621 coins of Allectus, found within a pottery vessel. Located during metal detecting, but excavated by SCCAS.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5813e 2799e (18m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL52NE |
| Civil Parish | ELVEDEN, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Following the discovery of a Roman bronze coin hoard by a metal detectorist, on arable land at Elveden, a small excavation centred on the find spot recovered a total of 621 coins, deposited during or after the reign of Allectus (AD293-296). The coins had been placed in a pottery vessel, and buried upon the edge of a ditch, with the site possibly being marked by a few large flints (S1).
Included in the Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History annual round up of individual finds and discoveries for 2005 (S2)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (3)
- FSF33207: HOARD (Roman - 293 AD to 296 AD)
- FSF33208: COIN (Roman - 293 AD to 296 AD)
- FSF40271: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 29 2024 11:32AM