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Summary

A Roman bronze bell found just south of Stamford Bridge over the River Gowy in 1957.

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<1> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions (Index). SCH407.

Bronze bell. Found just south of Stamford Bridge over the River Gowy on the right bank, c.1957. Diameter 12.2cm x 8cm high. Turned centre point for lathe on upper strap-shaped loop. Linear decoration around the body of the bell, 2 lines near the mouth of the bell, 1 just below and another just above the angle. The mouth of the bell is bevelled on the inside. Clapper and suspensor lost. See (2). Reported to the Grosvenor Museum 14/08/1987.

<2> Smith R, 1922, A Guide to the Antiquities of Roman Britain, p.46, fig 48 (Book). SCH9673.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Index: Grosvenor Museum. Grosvenor Museum Accessions. [Mapped feature: #27227 ]
  • <2> Book: Smith R. 1922. A Guide to the Antiquities of Roman Britain. p.46, fig 48.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 46 67 (point)
Map sheet SJ46NE
Historic Township/Parish/County CHRISTLETON, CHRISTLETON, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Sep 23 2024 10:19AM