Find Spot record 2053 - Roman findspot in Wimbolds Trafford
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Summary
Bronze statuette of Jupiter draped and with inlaid silver eyes. The statuette, now 6.25 cm high is rather damaged. Both legs terminate at or below the knee, the right arm is lost below the elbow, the left arm above the elbow and much of the surface is lost or decayed. Some fine engraved detail still survives on the curls at the nape of the neck.
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Full Description
Bronze statuette of Jupiter draped and with inlaid silver eyes. The statuette, now 6.25 cm high is rather damaged. Both legs terminate at or below the knee, the right arm is lost below the elbow, the left arm above the elbow and much of the surface is lost or decayed. Some fine engraved detail still survives on the curls at the nape of the neck. Donated to the Grosvenor Museum January 1984 (1).
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 10/95 LLoyd Morgan G 1984 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 10/95 LLoyd Morgan G 1984.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 445 717 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ47SW |
| Civil Parish | WIMBOLDS TRAFFORD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WIMBOLDS TRAFFORD, THORNTON LE MOORS, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 15 2025 6:20PM