Find Spot record 8310/5 - Roman Lead Weight and Die, 64 Lache Lane
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Summary
A Roman, 8 unciae, lead weight, damaged and slightly underweight, in addition to a lead die of uncertain date, were found in a garden at 64 Lache Lane. A Unciae is Roman unit of measuring weight. It is 1/12 of the libra (the Roman pound) and is roughly equivalent to one ounce.
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Full Description
A Roman, 8 unciae, lead weight, damaged and slightly underweight, in addition to a lead die of uncertain date, were found in a garden at 64 Lache Lane under uncertain, non-archaeological circumstances (1).
<1> multiple authors, 1980/81, Stray Finds, No.7 p.62 LLoyd Morgan G 1980 (Article in Journal). SCH5807.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5807 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1980/81. Stray Finds. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 7. No.7 p.62 LLoyd Morgan G 1980.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 392 641 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ36SE |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 3 2015 8:27AM