Find Spot record 8030/37 - Roman Lamp, West of Frodsham Street
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A lamp was found west of Frodsham St. or Cow Lane in 1901, during the construction of a cellar for new premises on the west side of the street, opposite what was then a new public house. The lamp was found by workmen and is 3.25 inches long (1). The exact location of the findspot is unknown, and the monuments GIS point is placed at the centre of Frodsham St., along its west edge.
<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1902, A Descriptive Account of Roman and Other Objects from Various Sites in Chester and District, 1898-1901, Newstead R 1902 8/105 (Article in Journal). SCH5946.
<2> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Newstead R 1906 12/93 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
<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> SCH5946 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1902. A Descriptive Account of Roman and Other Objects from Various Sites in Chester and District, 1898-1901. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 8. Newstead R 1902 8/105.
- <2> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Newstead R 1906 12/93.
- <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 40 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
Oct 25 2023 12:16PM