Find Spot record MLI30325 - Roman Coin Hoard, Ancaster
Summary
A hoard of Roman coins, found at Ancaster in 1841.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 275 AD? to 300 AD?)
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Full Description
A hoard of Roman coins 'nearly 3 stone weight' was found at Ancaster in 1841. {1}{2}{3}{4}
'In the year 1841, a mass weighing 28 lbs was brought to light in digging a hole for a post, in front of Mr Eaton's house, close to the edge of Ermine Street.'
A total of 2159, 3rd century antoniniani coins, ranging from Valerian I to Aurelian (253 - 275 AD) were recorded. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI3960 Serial: 1841. LINCOLNSHIRE CHRONICLE. Parish file.
- <2> SLI342 Article in Serial: 1853. Associated Architectural and Archaeological Societies’ Reports and Papers. 26.
- <3> SLI1153 Correspondence: PARISH FILE. -.
- <4> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. SK 94 SE: BM.
- <5> SLI15898 Bibliographic Reference: Anne S. Robertson. 2000. An Inventory of Romano-British Coin Hoards. no.722, p.167.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 983 436 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ANCASTER, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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