Monument record SXL 005 - 1990: Two gold staters, Iceni, (Allen 1970 `Early type' and `Freckenham A') and a gold quarter stater and fragment of silver Iceni Ant… (IA)
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred TL 807 640 (263m by 388m) |
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Map sheet | TL86SW |
Civil Parish | THE SAXHAMS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1990: Two gold staters, Iceni, (Allen 1970 `Early type' and `Freckenham A') found at (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) and a gold quarter stater and fragment of silver Iceni Anted type found at (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s). Found metal detecting (S1).
A further three `early type' staters found at (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s), in January 1991 and another in May 1995. (S1).
June 1995: A seventh gold coin, the sixth stater, also a Freckenham `Early' type found metal detecting at (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) (S3).
The group of 6 staters, one quarter stater and one silver coin were declared Treasure Trove on 1 November 1995 (S2).
August 1996: Another stater (the seventh), Freckenham `Early' type (Van Arsdell 620-7) found at (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)(S4).
Also Rom metalwork in same area, Sax & LBA.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF12079 (No record type): Nobbs R, 1990.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: finds report, map, letter to Coroner.
- <S2> SSF20401 Source Unchecked: SAU, Plouviez J. Report?. SAU, Plouviez J.
- <S3> SSF12066 (No record type): Nobbs R per SAU (Plouviez J), finds report, June 1995.
- <S4> SSF12084 (No record type): Nobbs R, 1996.
Finds (2)
- FSF19811: COIN (Late Iron Age - 100 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF19812: COIN (Late Iron Age - 100 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 2 2009 12:25PM