Roman coin hoard at Garrett Farm (EHER 6273)
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Summary
Some time before 1834 a Roman coin hoard, chiefly of Vespasian, was found in the grounds of High Garrett in Bocking. Possibly a late 1st century hoard.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7746 2692 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Some time before 1834 a Roman coin hoard, chiefly of Vespasian, was found in the grounds of High Garrett in Bocking, some of which were preserved by the landowner, Jonathan Reeve. <1> - <4>
May 1975. Field visit.
High Garrett is now called Garrett Farm no knowledge of the coin hoard was found on enquiry at the house or in the locality. <5> <6>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 56.
- <2> SEX15 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.. unknown. SMR.
- <3> SEX20885 Serial: Gentlemans Magazine. 1834. Gentlemans Magazine, Volume 1. 1. pp.171-174.
- <4> SEX1258 Article in monograph: Hull, M.R.. 1963. A History of the County of Essex. Victoria County History Volume III. p.37.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. 1975.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 16-MAY-75.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL72-068
- NRHE identifier: 378760
- National Monuments Record: TL 72 NE 12