Site Event/Activity record ECH3810 - A Roman Lead Salt Pan at Grove Farm, Shavington, near Crewe, Cheshire: An Archaeological Investigation
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Earthworks Archaeological Services
Date
August 1998
Description
An archaeological investigation was undertaken in 1998 following the identification of a strong metal-detecting signal, by a local metal detector, close to the locaton of a previously recovered lead salt pan of roman date on farmland at Shavington, near Crewe. A small trench measuring 2m by 2m lead to the recovery of a further lead salt pan, inscribed, neatly folded and purposefully buried within a small pit. It was sent to Northwich Salt Museum for further study. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3941 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 1998. A Roman Lead Salt Pan at Grove Farm, Shavington, near Crewe, Cheshire: An Archaeological Investigation. R2311. S0238. N/A. R2311.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 2400/0/3 Roman lead salt pan (Find Spot)
Location
| Location | Grove Farm, Shavington |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 707 518 (point) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ75SW |
| Civil Parish | SHAVINGTON CUM GRESTY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
Record last edited
Feb 13 2020 12:33PM