Find Spot record 8088/55 - Roman finds from Pierpoint Lane
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Summary
A small collection of Roman finds discovered on the north side of Pierpoint Lane in 1897 and subsequently in the possession of F H Williams.
The finds included a largely intact imitation samian cup of a possible late first to early second century date. The fabric appears to be locally produced Holt ware and a gold finger ring incised with a crudely drawn insect of a possible first century date.
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Full Description
<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1948, Records of Archaeological Finds VI, p135 (Article in Journal). SCH5761.
A small collection of Roman finds discovered on the north side of Pierpoint Lane in 1897 and subsequently in the possession of F H Williams.
The finds included a largely intact imitation samian cup of a possible late first to early second century date. The fabric appears to be locally produced Holt ware and a gold finger ring incised with a crudely drawn insect of a possible first century date.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5761 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1948. Records of Archaeological Finds VI. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 36, Part 2. p135.
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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
May 7 2013 2:34PM