Roman coin, Riffham's Lane (EHER 5701)
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Summary
Coin of Vespasian, found in 1954 near Riffham's Lane.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7708 0537 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DANBURY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
A sesterce of Vespasian was found . 'Col Mus' given as reference-to artefact or annotated map in Colchester Museum? <1> <2> <3>
"Found in 1954 in a garden in Riffham's Lane opposite Danbury Park <4> <5>
Field survey, 1976
The findspot of the Roman coin was not confirmed. The finder does not now live in Riffham's Lane and the house in question could not be identified. The houses in Riffham's Lane extend from TL 77070534 to TL 77100560. <6>
Site Assessment = Accession number if artefact in Colchester Museum? More information needed..
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX2402 Map: Colchester Museum. Colchester Museum Map. Annotated OS 6"?.
- <3> SEX10 Artifact: Colchester Museum. unknown. ARTEFACT Colchester Museum.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL70NE33.
- <5> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p. 124.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 07-APR-76.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL70-098
- NRHE identifier: 378175
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NE 32