Find Spot record 8042/23 - Roman intaglio from the Dee Stands
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Summary
Roman intaglio found at the Dee Stands in around 1882, possibly associated with several burials found a year earlier.
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Full Description
An intaglio, made of nicolo, was found in the same location as several Roman inhumations and shows the Muse Thalia seated on a throne and staring at a mask, it was found 1882 by Mr F Williams 'on the bank of earth inside the Roman masonry at the Roodeye' and supposedly accompanying a grave (1)
Newstead, R (Prof.), 1899, Discovery of Roman remains in Bridge Street, 1899 (Article in Journal). SCH5529.
<1> Henig D.F, 1976, An intaglio from Chester (Article in Journal). SCH5911.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SCH5529 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1899. Discovery of Roman remains in Bridge Street, 1899. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 6 Part 3.
- <1> SCH5911 Article in Journal: Henig D.F. 1976. An intaglio from Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 59.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 65 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 1:21PM