Find Spot record 160 - Howley Lane coin hoard
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Summary
Six or seven small brass Roman coins and a large brass of Commodus taken to the Town Clerk of Congleton in 1859. They are reported to be found in a garden in Howey Lane. The coins were subsequently given away. Howey Lane may be on line of Roman road that rand between Congleton and Chesterton (Staffordshire)
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Full Description
Six or seven small brass Roman coins and a large brass of Commodus "brought to me 15 years ago" (1859) reported as found in a garden of Howley Lane. Subsequently given away. Howley Lane may be on line of Roman road, Congleton - Chesterton (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, White J 1964 SJ86SE5 (Index). SCH2487.
<2> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, /311 (Book). SCH2878.
<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.161 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. White J 1964 SJ86SE5.
- <2> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. /311.
- <3> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.161.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 85 62 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SE |
| Civil Parish | CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 28 2023 11:43AM