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Summary

Discovery of a fumed grey cooking pot or urn of a late first century or early second century date from the site of the former Masonic Hall.

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Discovery of a fumed grey cooking pot or urn of a late first century or early second century date from the site of the former Masonic Hall. The excavations were carried out by Prof Newstead who also encountered evidence of at least one Roman barrack block however it is uncertain how this vessel relates to the structural evidence. (1)


<1> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, No 8 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.

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  • <1> 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 8.

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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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Dec 9 2015 3:33PM