Find Spot record 8088/18 - Roman finds from St Werburgh's passage
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Summary
A number of Roman artefacts were recorded from St Werburgh's Passage in 1896 including several fragments of a helmet and a pendant from a military belt. Several coins recovered at the same time suggest a late first century date.
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Record of finds from the south side of the passage to St Werburgh Street from the Walls in 1896 including a bronze pendant from a military belt and several portions of a helmet. Coins recorded included a Vespasian, Domitian and from the Lower Empire. (1)
<1> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, No 19 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <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 19.
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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
Dec 21 2021 11:47AM