Find Spot record 8042/32 - Roman lead label from Grey Friars Lane
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Summary
A Roman lead label was recovered from Grey Friars Lane in 1888 approximately 100m west of the fortress. The label is inscribed COH II ATILI MAIORIS, translated as ‘From the second cohort, century of Atilius Maior’
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A Roman lead label was recovered from Grey Friars Lane in 1888 approximately 100m west of the fortress. The label is inscribed COH II ATILI MAIORIS, translated as ‘From the second cohort, century of Atilius Maior’ (1)
RIB ii (I) 2410.6
<1> Collingwood R G & Wright R P, 1990, The Roman Inscriptions of Britain Vol 2: Fascicule 1., RIB ii (I) 2410.6 (Monograph). SCH6717.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6717 Monograph: Collingwood R G & Wright R P. 1990. The Roman Inscriptions of Britain Vol 2: Fascicule 1.. Volume II. RIB ii (I) 2410.6.
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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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Record last edited
Feb 7 2017 11:16AM