Site Event/Activity record ECH2377 - Chance discoveries at the Cherry Orchard Sand Pit, 1870 (Chester)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeological Society
Date
1870
Description
At least two Roman cremation burials in jars were found at the Cherry Orchard sand pit, Boughton, Chester, in addition to two other flagons (1, 2).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH5533 Article in Journal: Hughes, Thomas. 1876. Chester in its Early Youth, or the Colony of Deva, seen by the Light of the Roman Remains Discovered there. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society (Old Series). Part 10/11, Volume 3.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p 184.
- <3> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. p220.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 42 66 (point) Possible Location (E) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Dec 12 2012 5:39PM