Find Spot record 0402600000 - GREAT POND, CHALONER'S WOOD
Summary
In 1620 or 1616 an earthen pot full of brass coins of Carausius and Allectus (AD 287-96), was discovered under the root of a tree at Steeple Claydon (Name SP 6927), that once stood by the great pond in the wood of Sir Thomas Challoner. A late 3rd century hoard.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (3rd Century - 287 AD to 296 AD)
Description
Plan Form - CIRCULAR
EARTHEN POT FULL OF BRASS COINS FOUND UNDER TREE ROOT, BY THE GREAT POND IN SIR THOMAS CHALONER'S WOOD. COINS OF CARAUSIUS ('IMP.CARAUS.P.F.AVG', PALLAS & OLIVE LEAF) & ALLECTUS ('IMP.C.ALLECT.P.F.AVG') (B1-5,B9).
SITE OF POND DERIVED FROM 1845 MAP, AP'S & FIELD VISIT (SEE 01:000)(B6-7).
In 1620(1) or 1616(2) an earthen pot full of brass coins of Carausius and Allectus, was discovered under the root of a tree at Steeple Claydon (Name SP 6927), that once stood by the great pond in the wood of Sir Thomas Challoner. (The Challoner's Manor House was at SP 707268-SP 72 NW 1). (B10 and B1).
NRHE Insert 1999 (B11)
Sources (13)
- ---SBC17628 Aerial Photograph: 23/01/76. CSS 218.3433. SP\690248. Yes.
- ---SBC18757 Aerial Photograph: 13/06/47. RAF 130.3140. SP\695246. Yes.
- <1>SBC7083 Bibliographic reference: KENNETT W 1695 PAROCHIAL ANTIQUITIES OF AMBROSEDEN & BURCESTER & ADJACENT PARTS OF OXFORD & BUCKS 2 .
- <2>SBC26953 Bibliographic reference: George Lipscomb. 1847. The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham (Volume 3). Volume 3. pp80-81.
- <3>SBC19727 Bibliographic reference: James Joseph Sheahan. 1862. History and Topography of Buckinghamshire. p272.
- <4>SBC13336 Article in serial: RECS OF BUCKS 1906 9 P208.
- <5>SBC20461 Bibliographic reference: William Page (ed). 1908. A History of Buckinghamshire (Victoria County History) Volume II. Volume 2. p10.
- <6>SBC5611 Bibliographic reference: GEORGE MR W & FARLEY M E 1976.
- <7>SBC5987 Bibliographic reference: HAGERTY DR R P 1977 FROM RAF A/P JUNE 1947 & BRITI SH GAS A/P JAN 1976 & FIELD VISIT.
- <8>SBC4765 Bibliographic reference: FARLEY M 1996 SITE VIST..
- <9>SBC20463 Bibliographic reference: William Page (ed). 1927. A History of Buckinghamshire (Victoria County History) Volume IV. Volume 4. p208.
- <10>SBC4314 Article in serial: R S Downs. 1906. 'OLD COINS: RECENT FINDS IN OR NEAR HIGH WYCOMBE', IN RECS OF BUCKS 9 PP208-221. Vol 9, part 3.
- <11>SBC27441 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE).
Location
| Grid reference | SP 69300 24850 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STEEPLE CLAYDON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (1)
- COIN HOARD (1st Century Roman to 4th Century - 43 AD to 399 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: (EBC11945)
Record last edited
Dec 9 2025 3:20PM
