Find Spot record 8088/62 - Roman finds from Newgate Street
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Summary
A number of Roman finds were recovered from the area close to the New Gate in 1931 including pottery fragments, a lamp and a mid second century coin.
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A substantial quantity of Roman finds including pottery and a coin of Antoninus Pius was recovered from the south end of Newgate Street near the New Gate in 1931. The finds were encountered during the cutting of a trench for an electric cable. (1)
<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1948, Records of Archaeological Finds VI (Article in Journal). SCH5761.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5761 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1948. Records of Archaeological Finds VI. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 36, Part 2.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (point) Possible 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 1:27PM