Find Spot record 8430/2 - Roman Pottery and Coins, St Mary without the Walls

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Summary

During excavations for the foundations of St Mary’s without the Walls in 1885, Roman pottery, in addition to two coins (Constantine I and Valens) was found.

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During excavations for the foundations of St Mary’s without the Walls in 1885, Roman pottery, in addition to two coins (Constantine I and Valens) was found. Cremation burials were found nearby (CHER 8385/11), but not in the exact same location.


<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, /219 (Book). SCH2878.

<2> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, Lawson P H 1926 27/181/No.65 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/182 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. /219.
  • <2> Article in Journal: Lawson, P H. 1926. Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. Lawson P H 1926 27/181/No.65.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/182 Petch D F 1987.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 406 654 (point) Central Point
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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Feb 8 2024 5:53PM