Monument record 8456 - 2 Roman cinerary urns recorded in Deanery Field
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Summary
Two early Roman cremation urns containing what appeared to be burnt bone were recovered from the western edge of Deanery Field where it borders with Abbey Green.
Cremation burials were common in the early part of the Roman period and were often buried alongside grave goods and marked with a tombstone or monumental tomb. Cremations were strictly prohibited within the confines of inhabited areas such as the fortress, however, and the location of this cremation in the northern part of the fortress is unusual.
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Full Description
Two Roman cremation urns containing what appeared to be burnt bone were recovered from the western edge of Deanery Field where it borders with Abbey Green. One of the urns was later reported in the possession of Mr Shrubsole. (1)
<1> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, No 7 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.
<2> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, p214 (Book). SCH2878.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH5956 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. No 7.
- <2> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. p214.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (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 1:24PM