NHER 13659 (Find Spot record) - Roman coins
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANCASTER, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM MARKET, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM OVERY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Early 20th century.
Possibly near Beacon or Gallows Hills south of town (but perhaps some from Brancaster fort!). 'Unique series of coins denoting permanent settlement from end of 1st to end of 4th century. Percentage of Eastern mints (about 40 per cent) is noteworthy; these coins are not numerous till the close the 3rd century when it may be presumed there was activity at the Saxon shore fort at Brancaster. Is there any connection with the Dalmation garrison there?'.
R. R. Clarke (NCM)
A. Gregory (NAU) notes that NCM accession book gives location as Burnham Overy, though some coins are marked Burnham Market and Brancaster. However, above is R. R. Clarke's (NCM) note and the findspots are specified as either Beacon or Gallows Hill (Burnham Market) or Brancaster Fort. Suggest mistake in accessions book is because donor lived at Burnham Overy.
E. Rose (NAU) 27 May 1982.
See cross reference for Roman coin on Gallow Hill.
D. Gurney (NLA) 17 May 1993.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 5 2006 12:00PM