West Bagborough Hoard
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| West Bagborough Hoard | |
|---|---|
 Coins from the West Bagborough Hoard on display at the Museum of Somerset | |
| Material | Silver and hacksilver coins |
| Size | 681 coins |
| Period/culture | Romano-British |
| Discovered | Near West Bagborough, Somerset, by James Hawkesworth in October 2001 |
| Present location | Somerset County Museum, Taunton |
| Identification | 2001 (Fig 196) |
The West Bagborough Hoard is a hoard of 670 Roman coins and 72 pieces of hacksilver found in October 2001 by metal detectorist James Hawkesworth near West Bagborough in Somerset, England.
The hoard was discovered by metal detectorist James Hawkesworth, a policeman from Bishops Lydeard.[1] No trace of buildings or other structures were found in the area.
Following a treasure inquest at Taunton, the hoard was declared treasure and valued at £40,650. Somerset County Museum Services acquired the hoard, with the aid of Somerset County Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund,[2] and £16,400 from the Victoria and Albert Museum/Resource Purchase Grant Fund.[3] It is now displayed at the Museum of Somerset in the grounds of Taunton Castle.[2]
