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Summary

First mentioned in the 1770's as a report of the finding of Roman lamps and ampullae in clearing away fire debris in the area of the Castle. This area is said by Watkin to be the junction of four Roman Roads.

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First mentioned by Foote Gower in the 1770s in reporting finds of Roman lamps and ampullae in clearing away fire debris in the area of the Castle. Refers to tradition of a Roman castrum. Watkin states that this is junction of four Roman Roads (1) & (2). Evidence for Roman Nantwich is reviewed by Petch (3).


<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, /291 (Book). SCH2878.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ65SE10 1960 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/208-10 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. /291.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ65SE10 1960.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/208-10 Petch D F 1987.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 651 526 (point) Central Point
Map sheet SJ65SE
Civil Parish NANTWICH, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County NANTWICH, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Dec 13 2016 7:25PM