MSO9084 - Roman finds in Dunster Park (Find Spot)

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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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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] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [7]

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Monograph: Page, W. (editor). 1906. The Victoria History of the County of Somerset. Archibald Constable and Company, Limited (London). 1. P.362.
  • <2> 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> Unpublished document: PITCHER, GHP. 1960s. Field Investigators Comments. Ordnance Survey visit, 2 September 1965.
  • <4> 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> 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> Article in serial: Dixon, J.. 1980. Somerset Parish Survey 3: Carhampton. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. p21.
  • <7> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 36902, Extant 17 May 2022.

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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

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Grid reference SS 99 42 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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May 17 2022 2:31PM

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