Skip to main content

News article 2012 - Peter finds the key to local history

Description

Magazine article by Lynne Powell about Peter Stewart who unearthed an iron Roman key in a field near Badsey. Also includes a report by Peter Stewart about his various finds: a silver penny originally thought to be an Edward I penny but then found to be an imitation one produced by Ferry IV, Duke of Lorraine (1312-1328); pottery shards identified as Samian, Grey Ware and Mortaria; iron nails; Roman coins mainly from the 3rd and 4th century. Includes photos of the finds and a photo of Peter with pottery expert, Henry Sandon, MBE.

Year created
2012
Publication Date/Date Made
2012
Physical Characteristics (Dimensions)
21 cm x 29.7 cm
Physical Characteristics (Description)
Magazine article on 2 A4 sheets
Donor or Creator of Records
The Badsey Society
Provenance
Article from The Vale Magazine (copyright Cotswold & Vale Magazine)
Nature of Acquisition
Collected for the Archive
Accession Date
2012
Access Conditions
Contact Archive Manager
Attached Documents
Reference
2339/PEO/PS