Early medieval silver coin, 'Othona' Roman fort (EHER 2008)
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Summary
An early medieval silver coin, also known as a sceatta, found in Bradwell-on-Sea. The circumstances of discovery are unknown.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 03 08 (point) Originally mapped to 4-figure NGR TM 04 08, but location corrected to fort using description. |
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| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Early medieval silver coin. The circumstances of discovery are unknown. <1> <2>
NRHE data transfer:
Finds in Bradwell Parish include a 'Dark Ages' porcupine sceatta. <2>
Additional references. <3> <4>
Note: whilst the circumstances of discovery are unknown, it is said to have been found near the site of the Roman fort 'Othona' (EHER 31).<5> It may have been found during the 1864-1865 excavation. This record was originally mapped using a 4-figure at NGR TM 04 08, but has been remapped to its present location using information in this description.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TM00NW07, 1976.
- <2> SEX188 Monograph: Doubleday, H.A.. 1903. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol I (VCH). p.328.
- <3> SEX76560 Monograph: Hill, D. and Metcalf, D.M.. 1984. Sceattas in England and on the Continent. BAR Report 128. p.247.
- <4> SEX375 Serial: Urban, S. (ed.). 1865. The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review, Vol. 219. 07-12. p.408.
- <5> SEX388 Unpublished document: Barford, P.M.. N.D.. Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex: the Roman Shore Fort, Saxon monastery and church. pp.95-106.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM00
- NRHE identifier: 385949
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 NW 7