Find Spot record 8088/61 - Hoard of metal objects from Hunter street
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Summary
A substantial quantity of metal objects were recovered close to the recorded remains of a Roman barrack block at the former Masonic Lodge at Hunter Street in 1914. The finds included several padlock fragments, an iron ploughshare and a set of handcuffs.
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Full Description
Quantity of metal objects recovered in a single hoard during archaeological investigations on the site of the former Masonic Lodge on Hunter Street by Prof Newstead in 1914. The hoard did not appear to be associated with any adjacent monument. (1)
<1> Newstead, Robert (Prof.), 1926, Records of Archaeological Finds at Chester (Article in Journal). SCH5955.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5955 Article in Journal: Newstead, Robert (Prof.). 1926. Records of Archaeological Finds at Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 2.
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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 9 2015 3:30PM