Find Spot record 2333 - Roman findspot in Buerton, Chester
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Summary
8 unciae lead weight found here. A unciae is a roman unit of measuring weight. It is one 12th of the libra (the roman pound) and is roughly equivalent to one ounce.
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Full Description
8 unciae lead weight. Weight c. 222 grams (rather than the expected 218.3 gm). Diameter 4.96 cm. Depth c 1.2 cm. Reported 22.4.1988.
<1> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions, 1988 II/984 (Index). SCH407.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH407 Index: Grosvenor Museum. Grosvenor Museum Accessions. 1988 II/984.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 425 604 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46SW |
| Civil Parish | BUERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BUERTON, ALDFORD, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 27 2024 5:23PM