Find Spot record MCC88 - Roman coin hoard, Angel Yard, Colchester

Summary

Late 3rd century coin hoard found at Angel Yard, recorded during excavations between 1986 and 1989.

Location

Grid reference TL 99630 25254 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
1848 Parish ST RUNWALD
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Over two hundred late Roman coins recovered from corner of a room in a Roman building MCC87 (CAT Building 171). Many of these belonged to a dispersed late 3rd century hoard and date to period of destruction of the building they are associated with.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in serial: Shimmin, Don and Carter, G. (CAT). 1996. Excavations at Angel Yard, High Street, Colchester, 1986 and 1989. p.38.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 20 2016 8:57AM

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