Find Spot record 8600/11 - Roman finds from bank of the River Dee
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Summary
Three lead items found in close proximity in the bank of River Dee at Handbridge. The finds consist of a lead statuette of Minerva and 2 lead weights - possibly plumb bobs.
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Full Description
Three lead items were found in 1988 on the banks of the River Dee at Handbridge. The finds consisted of a lead statuette of Minerva and two lead weights – possibly plumb bobs. (1)
1. Lead statuette of Minerva, height 5.8cm.
2. Lead weight; 51.5grm, ht 4,75cm, max cross section 1.83 x 1.65cm.
3. Lead weight; 49.2grm, ht 4.78cm, max cross section 1.76 x 1.6cm. (1)
<1> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions (Index). SCH407.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH407 Index: Grosvenor Museum. Grosvenor Museum Accessions.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 404 655 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
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| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| 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 |
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Record last edited
Feb 7 2024 3:22PM