Site Event/Activity record ECH2519 - Discoveries at 19 Whitchurch Road in 1983 (Chester)

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CASUAL OBSERVATION
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Grosvenor Museum

Date

1983

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Description

A Roman cinerary urn, 0.35m high and of an orange fabric, containing human remains, in addition to a small amphora, was found in the garden at 19 Whitchurch Rd., during work on the foundations of the house (1).

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SCH5813 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1984/85. Stray Finds. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 10.
<2> SCH6661 Written Communication: Chester Archaeology. 1983. Chester Archaeology Site Notes: 19 Whitchurch Road.

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Location

Location
Grid reference	SJ 427 661 (point) Probable Location (E)
Map sheet	SJ46NW
Civil Parish	GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

Record last edited

Feb 28 2013 1:03PM