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HER Number:MDV44479
Name:Roman Coins found near Kingskerswell Manor House

Summary

Roman coins said to have been found near ruins of building in orchard near Kingskerswell Manor House.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 875 678
Map Sheet:SX86NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKingskerswell
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishKINGSKERSWELL

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86NE/46/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

White, W., 1968, Reprint of History, Gazetteer and Directory of Devonshire, 435 (Monograph). SDV323585.

In an orchard are the foundations of an ancient building in which some roman coins were found a few years ago.


Turton, S. D., 1991, Archaeological Assessment of Land Adjacent to St. Mary's Church, Kingskerswell, 1 (Report - Assessment). SDV306167.

White (1850) says that Roman coins were found in the orchard near the manor house ruins.


Dick, A. M., 1992, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV343614.

This in fact may refer to monument 8701.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV306167Report - Assessment: Turton, S. D.. 1991. Archaeological Assessment of Land Adjacent to St. Mary's Church, Kingskerswell. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 91.42. A4 Stapled + Digital. 1.
SDV323585Monograph: White, W.. 1968. Reprint of History, Gazetteer and Directory of Devonshire. White's 1850 Devon. Hardback Volume. 435.
SDV343614Personal Comment: Dick, A. M.. 1992.

Associated Monuments

MDV8709Related to: Kingkerswell Manor House (Building)
MDV8701Related to: Roman Coin Hoard (Find Spot)

Associated Finds

  • FDV2740 - HOARD (I to Unknown - 43 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 3 2009 10:56AM