Find Spot record 8042/3 - Samian cup from Infirmary Fields
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Summary
Samian cup found during the Infirmary Field excavations, probably not associated with the cemetery however
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Full Description
A samian cup (Dr. 27), with the potters mark of APRO, was found in the Infirmary Field in September 1914. It was said not to have been associated with a burial (1).
<1> Hayter. A.G.K., 1925, Report on Roman Potters’ marks found in Chester, p13 No.11 (Article in Journal). SCH5691.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p178 (Book). SCH3556.
<3> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1914, The Roman Cemetery in the Infirmary Field, Chester (Article in Journal). SCH6481.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH5691 Article in Journal: Hayter. A.G.K.. 1925. Report on Roman Potters’ marks found in Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 26: 1. p13 No.11.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p178.
- <3> SCH6481 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1914. The Roman Cemetery in the Infirmary Field, Chester. Annals of Archaeology and Anthropology (Liverpool). Volume 6.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 401 664 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
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| 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
Sep 30 2024 4:43PM