Octavius Morgan
(1803-1888)

antiquary

Died aged c. 85

Charles Octavius Swinnerton Morgan DL, JP, FRS, FSA (15 September 1803 – 5 August 1888), known as Octavius Morgan, was a British politician, historian and antiquary. He was a significant benefactor to the British Museum.

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Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom

The Friars. Home of Octavius Morgan (1803-88). Antiquarian and horologist brother of 1st Lord Tredegar, MP for Monmouthshire 1841-74. Initiator of archaeological fieldwork at Caerwent and Caerleon and the Legionary Museum.

The Friars, Friars Road near its junction with Belle Vue Lane, Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom where they lived