Find Spot record 1855/0/2 - Roman Finds, Ashton

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Summary

Casual find of a large Roman bead of brilliant cobalt blue glass, with irregular wavy white lines and 2 small circular pits drilled on opposite sides of the bead.

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Full Description

Casual find by Mr G B Leach of a large Roman bead of brilliant cobalt blue glass, with irregular wavy white lines & 2 small circular pits drilled on opposite sides of the bead. Found in field 239 (1).


<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, 1942 35/53-62 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ56NW4/1964 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.448 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. 1942 35/53-62.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ56NW4/1964.
  • <3> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.448.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 515 688 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ56NW
Civil Parish ASHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County ASHTON, TARVIN, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 9 2023 4:01PM