Find Spot record MLI41889 - Roman Coin Hoard, Horncastle
Summary
A Roman coin hoard, found in 1734 at Horncastle.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
'In 1734, a girl digging sand by the roadside going from Les Yates to Horncastle, and near Horncastle, dug up an earthen urn full of Roman coins, rings etc.' The hoard is believed to have been found in an area to the south of the town, on the Boston Road. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 26 NE: BJ.
- <2> SLI991 Bibliographic Reference: STUKELEY, W.. 1724. ITINERARIUM CURIOSUM. p.31.
- <3> SLI15898 Bibliographic Reference: Anne S. Robertson. 2000. An Inventory of Romano-British Coin Hoards. no.1771, p.420.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNCASTLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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