Find Spot record 1860 - Roman finds at Wesleyan Chapel
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In 1883, during the construction of the foundations for the Wesleyan Chapel, 'a vast mass of broken Roman tiles and pottery' were found. Watkin suggests this may have been used as the foundations for a Roman road (1).
<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, /32 (Book). SCH2878.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/235 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ56NW8/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.451 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. /32.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/235 1987.
- <3> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ56NW8/1964.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.451.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 523 683 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56NW |
| Civil Parish | KELSALL, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | KELSALL, TARVIN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 26 2025 10:43AM