Roman coin at Post Office, Watling Street (EHER 1401)
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Summary
Coin of Carausius found in structure of Post Office, Watling Street.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6108 3105 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THAXTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
A coin of Carausius was found in the structure of the Post Office, Watling Street, Thaxted, by the owner, V.C. Johnston. It was suggested that it had come from the Roman site at Claypits Farm as clay from those pits was used extensively in the construction of the older buildings in Thaxted. <1>
2nd brass struck 290-293. <2>
Gold coin of Carausius found in daub of an old house in the town. <3>
May 1975. Field visit.
Mr V.C. Johnston cannot be traced and the present whereabouts of the coin cannot be ascertained. <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX373 Serial: Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. unknown. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. Vol 24, p 149.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL63SW08, 1952.
- <3> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. p 187.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 NKB 19-MAY-75.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL63-001
- NRHE identifier: 376781
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 SW 8