Find Spot record 177/0/2 - Roman Coins From Wall Lane Tanyard

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Summary

Fifteen Roman coins were reputedly found in a hard lump of earth during the infilling of (presumably) tannery pits and reputedly “bore on the obverse the representation of helmet headed emperors”.

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<1> Hall J, 1883, A History of the Town and Parish of Nantwich or Wich-Malbank in the County Palatine of Chester, p.8 (Book). SCH80.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ65 SE3 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, p.292 (Book). SCH2878.

Fifteen Roman coins found in a hard lump of earth in Wall Lane Tanyard, when the pits were being filled up, in or about the year 1849. These coins were said to have all borne on the obverse the representation of "helmet headed emperors”.

<4> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R, 01/12/2015 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

The tanyard is CHER 4251/30/0.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Book: Hall J. 1883. A History of the Town and Parish of Nantwich or Wich-Malbank in the County Palatine of Chester. p.8.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ65 SE3.
  • <3> Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. p.292.
  • <4> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Edwards R, 01/12/2015.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 650 525 (point) 8 Figure Ref
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