Find Spot record 1990 - Roman Find in Barrow
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Summary
Roman lead weight found c.1962 in the garden of Estyn Cottage, Broomhill, Great Barrow. The weight is deeply incised with 'III' and lightly incised with 'HC' below. It is 110-46 grammes in weight. The date is prior to 296 AD.
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Roman lead weight found c.1962 in the garden of Estyn Cottage, Broomhill, Great Barrow, by Mr F Roberts. Presented by him to Grosvenor museum in 1968. The weight is deeply incised with 'III' & lightly incised with 'HC' below & is 110-46 grammes in weight. The date is prior to 296 AD (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ47SE9 1976 (Index). SCH2487.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/229 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 479 700 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ47SE |
| Civil Parish | BARROW, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BARROW, BARROW, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 20 2003 4:39PM