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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.

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Onchan
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC3718078810

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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