Find Spot record 10100/75 - Post medieval bottle stamp from Princess Street

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Summary

Archaeological investigations at Princess Street in 1939 largely focussed on the Roman discoveries on the site, however a mid 16th century bottle stamp was among the post medieval finds reported from the site. The stamp was dated 1562 and had been fixed to the base of a pale greenish wine bottle, very little of which was recovered.

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Archaeological investigations at Princess Street in 1939 largely focussed on the Roman discoveries on the site, however a mid 16th century bottle stamp was among the post medieval finds reported from the site.

The stamp was dated 156- and had been fixed to the base of a pale greenish wine bottle, very little of which was recovered. (1)


<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1948, Records of Archaeological Finds VI, p167 (Article in Journal). SCH5761.

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  • <1> Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1948. Records of Archaeological Finds VI. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 36, Part 2. p167.

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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 3:38PM