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Summary
7 unciae Roman lead weight. Found deep in a river bank. 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
Roman lead weight, 7 unciae. Found on the river bank at depth c.18 inches (1).
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 7/63 Robinson D J 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 413 634 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ECCLESTON, ECCLESTON, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CLAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 27 2024 5:26PM