Find Spot record 11009/8 - Human skull at the Little Roodee
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Summary
Human skull of uncertain date recovered from the river bank at the Little Roodee.
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Full Description
<1> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, p187 No 92 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.
Human skull of uncertain date recovered from the Little Roodee. The skull was encountered in the river silts approximately 3.35m below the present water table.
<2> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Morris, M. 26/04/2013 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
No dating evidence was encountered, however it has been suggested that it may be of prehistoric origin, possibly a riverine ritual deposit.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH5956 Article in Journal: Lawson, P H. 1926. Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. p187 No 92.
- <2> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Morris, M. 26/04/2013.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 65 (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 2024 3:23PM