Find Spot record 8474/6 - Roman Altar, Pottery and Finds, Vicars Lane

In 1882, during excavations for a sewer in Vicar's Lane, near St John's Church, a series of Roman finds were recovered (1). A 'number' of stones of Roman and medieval date, some with mouldings are reported, which included the base of a small altar, square with a moulding around its side 'about 15 inches square'. Only one small piece of the shafting was preserved, so it is unknown whether it had been inscribed. 'Some Roman coins, Samian ware, and horse shoes' were also reported (1).

<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, /186-187 (Book). SCH2878.

<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/172 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.