Monument record 8014 - Roman Finds, Chester College

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Summary

Bronze objects and Roman Samian pottery (imported from Gaul (France)) found near Chester College in the nineteenth century.

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Full Description

Watkin records the discovery of bronze objects and Samian ware near Chester College (1) (2). Given the lack of information, it is not clear whether these finds were derived from the Roman cemetery thought to be in this area, or represent another event.


<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, p 220 (Book). SCH2878.

<2> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, p 185 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p 179 (Book). SCH3556.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. p 220.
  • <2> Article in Journal: Lawson, P H. 1926. Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. p 185.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p 179.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 401 672 (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

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 29 2011 1:00PM