Site Event/Activity record ECH2238 - Excavations in Handbridge, 1848 (Chester)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeological Society
Date
1848
Description
Sculpture of a lion recovered close to the Roman road along with sepulchral remains (1), at a location twenty yards west of the main road, found in 1848 (3). The lion is now held by the Grosvenor Museum (2).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH5530 Article in Journal: Haverfield, F. 1900. Catalogue of the Roman Sculptured stones in the Grosvenor Museum. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 7.
- <2> SCH5686 Article in Journal: Williams W.J.. 1921. The Cult of Mithra in Deva. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 24: 2.
- <3> SCH5956 Article in Journal: Lawson, P H. 1926. Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. No 67.
- <4> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 40 64 (point) Possible Location (E) |
| Map sheet | SJ46SW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Nov 12 2012 2:23PM