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Onchan
Archaeology
Roman coin.
A single silver coin was found in Scouts' Glen in 1942. The coin is a silver denarius from the reign of Trajan, and has been dated to AD101-2.
The precise findspot is unknown. Scouts' Glen is a narrow side valley on the left bank of the River Glass: its mouth lies at the grid reference given.
The coin is in the collections of Manx National Heritage, accession no 1954-5535.
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- Parish: Onchan
- Sheading: Garff
- Grid Ref: SC3718078810
Sources
- Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record