Roman coin at Benfleet Creek (EHER 82302)

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Summary

Roman coin was found on the saltings of Canvey Island, opposite Benfleet Creek.

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Grid reference	TQ 776 853 (point)
Civil Parish	CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Description

NRHE data transfer: An AE of Constantinopolis was found on the saltings on Canvey Island, opposite Benfleet Creek, near Waterside Farm. <1> <2>

Finds

COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Sources

<1> SEX36542 DESC TEXT: Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 1960. Essex Archaeology and History. v.25, p.389.
<2> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 62.

Related Events (1)

Non-Archaeological Intervention: Chance find by unknown at Benfleet Creek, Canvey Island, pre-1960 (EEX62622)

Other References

NRHE identifier: 416952
National Monuments Record: TQ 78 NE 13

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