Find Spot record MDO19198 - Anglo-Saxon silver penny found at Fordington Vicarage, Dorchester
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A silver penny of Aethelbert (861-66), minted at Canterbury by Aethelhere, was reported as a casual find from St.George's Vicarage, Fordington. It was identified by the Department of Coins and Medals, British Museum at some time prior to June 1984. (1)
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1983, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983, 150 (Serial). SDO83.
A casual find from St George's Vicarage, Fordington (SY 69819059 approx.), of an Anglo-Saxon silver penny, can now be reported. It has been identified by the Department of Coins and Medals, British Museum, as a penny of Aethelhere.
<1> Keen, L, 1984, Dorchester: Finds and Observations. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 150 (Article in serial). SDO9869.
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- <1> SDO83 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 150.
- <1> SDO9869 Article in serial: Keen, L. 1984. Dorchester: Finds and Observations. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 105. 150.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6981 9059 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:37PM
