Monument record 8015 - Roman Finds, Abbot's Grange

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Summary

Bronze objects and Roman Samian pottery (imported from Gaul (France)) found near Abbot's Grange.

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Full Description

Watkin records the discovery of bronze objects and Samian ware near Abbot's Grange (1) (2). There is not enough information available to indicate whether that these finds are related to the Roman cemetery in this area, specifically to the cremation burial also reported to have been found at Abbot's Grange.


<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 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/179 Petch D F 1987 (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.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/179 Petch D F 1987.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 402 673 (point) Central Point
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

Nov 14 2013 12:29PM