Monument Number 29822 |
| Hob Uid: 29822 | |
Location :
North Yorkshire
Scarborough
Whitby
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| Grid Ref : NZ9030011200 |
| Summary : Roman finds including coins were recovered during the 1924-25 excavations of Whitby Abbey (NZ 91 SW 10). Despite the presence of these finds no associated Roman structures were recorded. Pottery was also recovered during the restoration of the Abbey. This has been interpreted as indicative of a possible Roman signal station situated nearby. The area was formerly known as Streonaeshalch, the haven of Streon, according to modern interpretation, but according to Bede meaning `fari sinus' or `haven of the watch-tower'. |
More information : (Centred NZ 903112). No suggestion of a Roman level has been found
during excavations at Whitby Abbey (NZ 91 SW 10) between 1924-25,
although a Roman strainer was found in a well and Roman coins of 3rd
and 4th century date were discovered in the lowest stratum. During
restoration of the Abbey, Roman sherds including some Samian and
signal station types have been found which suggests the possibility ofa nearby Roman signal station. The area was formerly known as
Streonaeshalch, the haven of Streon, according to modern
interpretation, but according to Bede meaning 'fari sinus' or 'haven
of the watch-tower'. (1-4)
(NZ 90301125) Roman Pottery & Coins found AD 1924 (NAT) (5)
Roman finds including coins were recovered during the 1924¿5 excavations of Whitby Abbey. Despite the presence of these finds no associated Roman structures were recorded. Pottery was also recovered during the restoration of the Abbey. This has been interpreted as indicative of a possible Roman signal station situated nearby. (6)
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