Find Spot record 6980 - Possible Late Iron Age to Roman finial from Bridge Street
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Summary
Discovery of an unusual Late Iron Age to Roman decorated artefact from Bridge Street. The object was interpreted as an ornament with a Celtic design, possibly used as a furniture fitting.
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Full Description
Discovery of a late Iron Age to early Roman artefact from the construction cut for the Roman terrace indicating an early date. The artefact is a copper alloy finial described as a 'zoomorphic terminal' decorated in the 'Celtic style' in the form of a bulbous eyed beast. It is a unique design that so far has no parallel (1)
<1> Garner D, 2008, Excavations at Chester: 25 Bridge Street 2001. Two thousand years of urban life in microcosm, p309 (Monograph). SCH6160.
<2> Gifford and Partners, 2002, Debenhams, Chester: Post-excavation Assessment Report, R3162 (Client Report). SCH6253.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH6160 Monograph: Garner D. 2008. Excavations at Chester: 25 Bridge Street 2001. Two thousand years of urban life in microcosm. Archaeological Service Excavation Survey Report No 14. p309.
- <2> SCH6253 Client Report: Gifford and Partners. 2002. Debenhams, Chester: Post-excavation Assessment Report. R3162. N/A. N/A. R3162.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 406 662 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| 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
Apr 19 2016 1:38PM