Chance find by unknown at South Benfleet, 18th century - EEX62616

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Grid reference	TQ 7800 8700 (point) Generic location for area - exact NGR not known.
Map sheet	TQ78NE

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01 Jan 1701 - 31 Dec 1800 at some time

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An urn containing 1500 Roman coins is reported to have been found in the 18th century by a man ditching a field 'in the parish of Benfleet'.

Sources

<1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p.48.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

EHER 82300 Roman coin hoard at South Benfleet (Find Spot)

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