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Summary
A sherd of an amphora of mid second century, found in 1933 at Parker's Buildings when digging for a gas main. It is stamped ‘QIAFS’ and appears to be from Astigi, in Spain.
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A sherd of an amphora bearing a stamp of mid-second century was found at Parker's Buildings when digging for a gas main in 1933 (1). The stamp QIAFS appears to be from Astigi, Spain (2).
<1> Anon, 1933, Miscellanea, Williams W J 1933 30/59 (Article in Journal). SCH5718.
<2> n/a, 1935, Miscellanea, Williams W J 1935 31/76 (Article in Journal). SCH5683.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/172 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH5718 Article in Journal: Anon. 1933. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 30: 1. Williams W J 1933 30/59.
- <2> SCH5683 Article in Journal: n/a. 1935. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 31, Part 1. Williams W J 1935 31/76.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/172 Petch D F 1987.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 41 66 (point) Possible 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
Apr 3 2013 11:55AM