MSO9084 - Roman finds in Dunster Park (Find Spot)
Summary
In about 1863, some small copper coins of Constantine were found concealed under a stone in a gully in Dunster Park.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
In about 1863, some small copper coins of Constantine were found concealed under a stone in a gully in Dunster Park, near the old Carhampton road. They are now in the possession of Mr Luttrell. [1,2] These coins are no longer in the possession of the Luttrell's of Dunster Castle and they seem to have been lost. The old Carhampton road referred to probably crossed Dunster Park from Carhampton Gate, SS99864270, to Park Gate, SS98974309. [3] Additional bibliography. [4-6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SMO5476 Monograph: Page, W. (editor). 1906. The Victoria History of the County of Somerset. Archibald Constable and Company, Limited (London). 1. P.362.
- <2> SSO1778 Monograph: Page, J.L.W.. 1890. An Exploration of Exmoor and the Hill Country of West Somerset: With Notes on its Archaeology. P.201.
- <3> SMO7319 Unpublished document: PITCHER, GHP. 1960s. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, 2 September 1965.
- <4> SEM341060 Article in serial: Seaby, W.A.. 1952. Notes: Notes on Roman Coins From West Somerset. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 97. Part II, pp 189-192. p 191.
- <5> SEM8806 Article in serial: Maxwell Lyte, H.C.. 1880. Dunster and its Lords. Archaeological Journal. 37. Parts 1 to 4, pp57-93, 155-179, 271-293, 395-405. p57.
- <6> SSO1043 Article in serial: Dixon, J.. 1980. Somerset Parish Survey 3: Carhampton. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. p21.
External Links (1)
- www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=36902 (Original Monarch entry: 36902)
Other Statuses/References
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO12022
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 94 SE19
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 36902
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34826
Location
| Grid reference | SS 99 42 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (1)
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Record last edited
Apr 18 2022 9:43PM
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