Find Spot record 272 - Roman finds, Reaseheath Hall

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Summary

Fragment of tile stamped with Leg XX symbol and potsherd in light buff fabric were reported to have been found at Reaseheath Hall c.1933 but various authorities doubt this and think the material must have originated in Chester.

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Fragment of tile stamped with Leg XX symbol and potsherd in light buff fabric were in 1953 in possession of James Parker, builders of Chester. Reported to have been found at Reaseheath Hall c.1933 but various authorities doubt this and think the material must have originated in Chester (1). Recent efforts to trace the material have been unsuccessful (4).


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, Smith D 1960 SJ65SW12 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Webster G 1953 40/64-6 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/228 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<4> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Lamberton A 1987 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

<5> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.240 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. Smith D 1960 SJ65SW12.
  • <2> Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Webster G 1953 40/64-6.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/228 Petch D F 1987.
  • <4> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Lamberton A 1987.
  • <5> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.240.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 649 541 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ65SW
Civil Parish WORLESTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County WORLESTON, ACTON, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 28 2021 11:45AM