Roman coins at Little Dunmow Priory (EHER 1243)
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Summary
Two Roman coins of Tacitus and Allectus found in garden of a cottage near Little Dunmow Priory.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 656 211 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Two Roman coins of Tacitus and Allectus found in garden of a cottage near Little Dunmow Priory. <1>
Found 1955, identified as Roman imperial coinage 22 (Allectus) and 25 (Tacitus). <2> <3>
Location of Roman finds, indicates occupation in this vicinity. This site lies outside the area of the country park. <4>
April 1975. Field survey.
No local knowledge of the finds or finder. <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p.126.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL62SE27.
- <4> SEX61234 Report: Havis, R.. 1994. Country Parks Archaeological Survey, The Flitch Way.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JRL 29-APR-75.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62-041
- Old SMR Number: TL62-040
- NRHE identifier: 376446
- National Monuments Record: TL 62 SE 27