Information for record number MWA4798:
Findspot - Roman finds, Bidford on Avon.

Summary Findspot - various finds of Roman date, including coins and brooches, were found in the area south of Tower Hill, Bidford on Avon.
What Is It?  
Type: Findspot
Period: Romano-British (43 AD - 409 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Bidford on Avon
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 10 52
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
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1 Finds made with a metal detector in 1985: Coin of Constantine II (later 4th century) and several Roman sherds.
3 Find made with a metal detector in 1987 at SP10605220. A coin of Vespasian from the 1st century and a strap end with incised decoration.
4 Find made with a metal detector in 1988: Coin of Constantine II.
5 Find made with a metal detector in 1988: Head of a small dolphin brooch.
6 Find made with a metal detector in 1989: Coin of Antoninianus from the 3rd century.
7 Find made with a metal detector in 1989: Coin of Constantius II from the 4th century.
8 Find made with a metal detector in 1990: Foot of unidentified brooch.
9 Finds made with a metal detector in 1990: Brooch of the Hod Hill type from the 1st century, brooch of the dolphin type from the 1st century and spatula or cosmetic spoon.
10 Find made with a metal detector in 1990: Fitting.
11 Find of two Roman brooches in 1993. Method od recovery unrecorded.
 
Sources
Source No: 7
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 1802
Author/originator: Seaby W A
Date: 1989
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Volume/Sheet: 1802
   
Source No: 4
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 1261
Author/originator: WM/Seaby
Date: 1988
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Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 5
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 1295
Author/originator:
Date: 1988
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 1295
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 2850
Author/originator:
Date: 1985
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 2850
   
Source No: 3
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 815
Author/originator: WM
Date: 1987
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: E/815
   
Source No: 8
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 2104
Author/originator:
Date: 1990
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 2104
   
Source No: 9
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 1519
Author/originator: Wise/Seaby
Date: 1990
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 10
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 2100
Author/originator: Wise P J
Date: 1990
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 2100
   
Source No: 6
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 1309
Author/originator:
Date: 1989
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 1309
   
Source No: 11
Source Type: Museum Enquiry Form
Title: WMEF 2920
Author/originator: WM
Date: 1993
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 2920
   
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source WMEF Warwickshire Museum Enquiry Form. These are forms that are filled in when a person brings an object to Warwickshire Museum to be identified. Amongst the information recorded on the form are details such as a description of the object, where and when it was found, and in some cases a sketch or photographs of it. Copies of the form can be viewed at the Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record. back
period Roman About 43 AD to 409 AD (the 1st century AD to the 5th century AD)

The Roman period comes after the Iron Age and before the Saxon period.

The Roman period in Britain began in 43 AD when a Roman commander called Aulus Plautius invaded the south coast, near Kent. There were a series of skirmishes with the native Britons, who were defeated. In the months that followed, more Roman troops arrived and slowly moved westwards and northwards.
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monument TOWER * A tall building, either round, square or polygonal in plan, used for a variety of purposes, including defence, as a landmark, for the hanging of bells, industrial functions, etc. Use more specific type where known. back
monument FINDSPOT * The approximate location at which stray finds of artefacts were found. Index with object name. back
monument DOLPHIN * A cluster of piles for mooring a vessel. back

* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)

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