Monument record ELV 065 - Elveden Estate coin hoard
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Summary
Roman bronze coin hoard containing 621 coins of Allectus, found within a pottery vessel. Located during metal detecting, but excavated by SCCAS.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 81316 79941 (18m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL87NW |
| Civil Parish | ELVEDEN, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Following the discovery of a Roman bronze coin hoard by a metal detectorist, on arable land at Elveden, a small excavation centred on the find spot recovered a total of 621 coins, deposited during or after the reign of Allectus (AD293-296). The coins had been placed in a pottery vessel, and buried upon the edge of a ditch, with the site possibly being marked by a few large flints (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF56099 Unpublished document: Craven J. 2006. Archaeological Excavation Report: Elveden Estate Coin Hoard.
Finds (3)
- FSF33207: HOARD (Roman - 293 AD to 296 AD)
- FSF33208: COIN (Roman - 293 AD to 296 AD)
- FSF40271: POTTERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 2 2016 3:13PM