Roman coin hoard at South Benfleet (EHER 82300)

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Summary

A Roman coin hoard was found at Benfleet in the 18th century.

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

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Description

NRHE data transfer: 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'. <1> See: <2>

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<1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 48.
<2> SEX77180 Bibliographic reference: Bodleian Library. MS. Top. Essex b. 5 R. Source added from NRHE, uncertain if it relates to record..

Related Events (1)

Non-Archaeological Intervention: Chance find by unknown at South Benfleet, 18th century (EEX62616)

Other References

NRHE identifier: 416950
National Monuments Record: TQ 78 NE 11

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