Find Spot record 8088/71 - Roman tombstone found adjacent to the Corn Exchange
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Summary
Discovery of a Roman monument during the construction of the Corn Exchange, although not described in detail and now lost, the stone was probably an altar. Two other altars have been recovered from the Corn Exchange in the mid 19th century and likely indicate a barrack block nearby.
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Full Description
Discovery of a monumental tombstone to the rear of the Corn Exchange in 1860. It was said to have been moved to the public grounds at the Water Tower. Its present location is uncertain. (1, 2)
<1> n/a, 1864, A Brief Abstract of the Proceedings of the Society (Article in Journal). SCH5525.
<2> Hughes, Thomas, 1876, Chester in its Early Youth, or the Colony of Deva, seen by the Light of the Roman Remains Discovered there (Article in Journal). SCH5533.
<3> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1899, Discovery of Roman remains in Bridge Street, 1899 (Article in Journal). SCH5529.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH5525 Article in Journal: n/a. 1864. A Brief Abstract of the Proceedings of the Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society (Old Series). Part 7, Volume 2.
- <2> SCH5533 Article in Journal: Hughes, Thomas. 1876. Chester in its Early Youth, or the Colony of Deva, seen by the Light of the Roman Remains Discovered there. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society (Old Series). Part 10/11, Volume 3.
- <3> SCH5529 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1899. Discovery of Roman remains in Bridge Street, 1899. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 6 Part 3.
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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 21 2021 11:54AM