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HER Number:MDV114927
Name:Roman Finds from vicinity of St. George's Well, Cullompton

Summary

Roman coins and reputedly the head of a bronze figurine of Bacchus has been found in the area around St. George's Well. The figurine could hint at the presence of a shrine or temple in the vicinity.

Location

Grid Reference:ST 020 080
Map Sheet:ST00NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCullompton
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCULLOMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

Morris, B., 11/08/2014, Land at Shortlands Lane Cullompton, Devon. Results of a Desk-Based Assessment and Archaeological Excavation, 13-14 (Report - Excavation). SDV359548.

Roman coins and reportedly the head of a bronze figurine of Bacchus have been found in the area around St. George's Well. The figurine could point to the presence of a shrine or temple in the vicinity. Exact location unknown. Map object arbitrary based on this source.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV359548Report - Excavation: Morris, B.. 11/08/2014. Land at Shortlands Lane Cullompton, Devon. Results of a Desk-Based Assessment and Archaeological Excavation. Southwest Archaeology Report. 20140811. Digital. 13-14.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV6150 - COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
  • FDV6151 - FIGURINE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Associated Events

  • EDV6943 - Desk Based Appraisal and Excavation of Land off Shortlands Lane, Cullompton

Date Last Edited:Aug 15 2017 9:34AM