Site Event/Activity record ECH2452 - Recorded Remains Found during Construction Work, 1898 (Chester)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1898
Description
Hunter Street, 1898: Number of bronze pins, buckles and fibula as well as a domestic lamp, a coin and a glass vial were recorded during excavations. Also noted were fragments of Samian ware, amphorae and roofing tiles (1). CHER 8088/16.
Eastgate Street, 1898: Tile flooring found in Godstall Alley (2). CHER 8394
Godstall Ln. West, 1898: A small apsidal structure formed of alternating courses of tiles and masonry, with a concrete floor, were found on the premises belonging to Messrs Dutton. Many small finds, including bronze, are reported (3). CHER 8379/4
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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> SCH5889 Article in Journal: Petch D.F. 1968. The Praetorium at Deva. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 55.
- <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.
- <4> 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.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 40 66 (229m by 180m) (4 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Nov 12 2012 2:37PM