Find Spot record 1960/0/1 - Roman findspot in Claverton
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Summary
A Roman lead weight, from the fields behind the King's School. Marked 'I' on the upper surface (444 grams). Slightly damaged at the edge. 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
A Roman lead weight, from the fields behind the King's School. Marked 'I' on the upper surface (444 grams). Slightly damaged at the edge (1).
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 7/64 LLoyd Morgan G 1980 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/231 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 63 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CLAVERTON, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CLAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 27 2020 3:27PM