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Summary

Roman centurial stone discovered in or near the East Wall in 1849. The Roman altar was frequently found in homes, markets, public buildings and sacred spaces, often within a shrine or niche in the wall of the building. They are frequently inscribed with a dedication to a deity as well as decorated with carved sculptures.

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Full Description

A centurial stone is recorded from the northern part of the East Wall in 1849 between Abbey Street and the Phoenix Tower. The stone is c.35cm long and 15cm high with some damage.(1)

It is inscribed Q TER N, dedicated to 'the century of Quintus Terentius N' (1, 2)


<1> Haverfield, F, 1900, Catalogue of the Roman Sculptured stones in the Grosvenor Museum, No 18 (Article in Journal). SCH5530.

<2> Collingwood R G & Wright R P, 1965, The Roman Inscriptions of Britain: Volume I, No 474 (Monograph). SCH3235.

<3> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, No 48 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in Journal: Haverfield, F. 1900. Catalogue of the Roman Sculptured stones in the Grosvenor Museum. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 7. No 18.
  • <2> Monograph: Collingwood R G & Wright R P. 1965. The Roman Inscriptions of Britain: Volume I. volume I. No 474.
  • <3> 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 48.

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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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Jul 4 2024 1:24PM