Find Spot record MDR3918 - Newclose Estate, Roman Occupation
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Two fragments of coarse grey ware (Derbyshire) pottery were found in 1952 on the new council housing estate north west of Eyam Hall. (1)
The fragments together with a coin were found by a workman on the building site. Mr. C. Daniel, a local historian of Eyam, has the pottery and indicated the approximate find spot at SK 2149 7651. The coin which was of Constantius Chlorus was retained by the (unidentified) finder. (2)
It is rumoured that another coin was found in 1977.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDR7317 Index: Preston, F L. 1956. HAS Index. HAS.
- <2> SDR6108 Personal Observation: F1 BHS 18-NOV-65.
- <3> SDR16988 Index: NDAT. 0926. 0926.
- <4> SDR16992 Index: OS. SK 27 NW 30. SK 27 NW 30.
- <5> SDR16989 Article in serial: 1952. Sheffield Star 1952. 16.6.1952.
- <6> SDR16990 Article in serial: 1952. Derbyshire Times 1952. 18.7.1952.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2149 7651 (10m by 10m) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EYAM, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1226
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Record last edited
Jun 19 2009 2:11PM