Find Spot record 8030/25 - Roman Finds, Saddle Inn, Grosvenor Street

An Antonine Samian cup stamped AMBITOVT MA is recorded from the site of the Saddle Inn, at the corner of Bunce Street and Grosvenor Street (1, 2). Also finds of iron spearhead, key and bronze bell found at Saddle Inn are reported to have been found in 1900 (3).

<1> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, No.58 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.

<2> Hayter. A.G.K., 1925, Report on Roman Potters’ marks found in Chester, Hayter A G K 1925 26/13/No.9 (Article in Journal). SCH5691.

<3> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1902, A Descriptive Account of Roman and Other Objects from Various Sites in Chester and District, 1898-1901, Newstead R 1902 8/102 (Article in Journal). SCH5946.

<4> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/174 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.