Find Spot record MCC1305 - Roman coin of Vespasian, Hospital Gardens, Colchester

Summary

Roman coin of Vespasian (AD 69-79), Hospital Gardens, recorded in 1948.

Location

Grid reference TL 98997 24920 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Coin (As) of Vespasian, found at south east corner of the house No 1 Hospital Gardens at a depth of 4ft, in black soil beside a heavy Roman foundation. <1> (Please note there is some confusion over the location of 'Hospital Gardens', it was the site of Lords Land, which is the vicinity of the Essex County Hospital but may or may not relate to the current 'Hospital Road' )

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> LIST: Colchester Museums. 1941-1961. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1941-1961. COLEM1948.116.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 23 2017 1:39PM

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