Find Spot record 9013/43 - Possible Saxon Knife Handle, Amphitheatre Site
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Summary
Large, broad handled iron knife, found in association with medieval pottery during the 1930s excavations at the amphitheatre site, but thought to bear more resemblance to a Saxon scamasax.
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Full Description
Large, broad handled iron knife, found in association with medieval pottery during the 1930s excavations at the amphitheatre site, but thought to bear more resemblance to a Saxon scamasax (although it is slightly smaller than what would be expected for the latter).
<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1932, The Roman Amphitheatre at Chester (Article in Journal). SCH5708.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5708 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1932. The Roman Amphitheatre at Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 29.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| 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
May 20 2013 2:53PM