Find Spot record 8600/13 - Roman lead weight from Cambrian View
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A lead weight was found in the garden of a house in Cambrian View not far from Chester College c.1932. The weight is marked II (unciae) and weighs 833.4 grains and is 1.25 inches in diameter. Donated to the Grosvenor Museum (1) & (2).
<1> Chester Archaeological Society, 1952, Miscellanea, 110-11 (Article in Journal). SCH5726.
<2> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1911-Present, Journal of Roman Studies, Taylor M V 1952 42/106/No.15 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1519.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/180 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<4> Collingwood R G & Wright R P, 1991, The Roman Inscriptions of Britain Vol 2: Fascicule 2, RIB ii (II) 2412.65 (Monograph). SCH6718.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH5726 Article in Journal: Chester Archaeological Society. 1952. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 39. 110-11.
- <2> SCH1519 Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1911-Present. Journal of Roman Studies. Taylor M V 1952 42/106/No.15.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/180 Petch D F 1987.
- <4> SCH6718 Monograph: Collingwood R G & Wright R P. 1991. The Roman Inscriptions of Britain Vol 2: Fascicule 2. Volume II. RIB ii (II) 2412.65.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 39 67 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ36NE |
| 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 14 2013 12:28PM