Find Spot record 11190/14 - Post medieval finds from Westminster Park

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Summary

A large collection of clay tobacco pipe and pottery was recovered in Westminster Park close to the earlier discovery of clay tobacco pipe. These finds appear to have been collated across a wider area during the construction of the housing estate. The finds included 17th-19th century slip decorated dishes, 18th century salt glazed stoneware, 18th-19th century black brown glazed utility wares, bone china and stonewares and clay tobacco pipe of a similar date.

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A large collection of clay tobacco pipe and pottery was recovered in Westminster Park close to the earlier discovery of clay tobacco pipe. These finds appear to have been collated across a wider area during the construction of the housing estate. The finds included 17th-19th century slip decorated dishes, 18th century salt glazed stoneware, 18th-19th century black brown glazed utility wares, bone china and stonewares and clay tobacco pipe of a similar date. (1)


<1> multiple authors, 1980/81, Stray Finds, p80 (Article in Journal). SCH5807.

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  • <1> Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1980/81. Stray Finds. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 7. p80.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 39 64 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ36SE
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE

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Feb 25 2013 11:21AM