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Two large salt-boiling pans of lead, one with a Roman inscription, were found just north of Nantwich in a field close to the Roman Road. Both are complete, measuring c.1m square and nearly 12cm deep. Each carries an inscription at one end, one reading CVNI-TICLER and the other CUNITVS-CLER. The first element is the name Cunitus thought to be of Celtic origin. The brine springs of Cheshire are known to have been worked in roman times. The discovery of lead salt pans with roman inscriptions reveals that the Romans were using the open pan method of salt production. Brine is heated in a shallow pan over low temperatures to create large salt crystals or high temperatures for fine salt.

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Two large salt-boiling pans of lead, one with a Roman inscription, were found just north of Nantwich by metal detector in a field close to the Roman Road. Circumstances not fully known. Purchased by the Salt Museum, Northwich (1). In 1981, two lead brine pans were discovered close to the west bank of the Weaver, c.500m downstream of the Town Bridge. Both are complete, measuring c.lm square and nearly 12cm deep. Each carries an inscription at one end, one reading CVNI-TICLER and the other CUNITVS-CLER. First element is the name Cunitus of Celtic origin (2).

L - P Archaeology, 2006, Nantwich Town FC, Nantwich; report on an archaeological watching brief. (Client Report). SCH4759.

<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 9/101 Williams S R 1983 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/209 & 228 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<3> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1970-Present, Britannia, 15/342 Petch D (Journal/Periodical). SCH445.

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--- SCH4759 Client Report: L - P Archaeology. 2006. Nantwich Town FC, Nantwich; report on an archaeological watching brief.. R2642. N/A. B1291.
<1> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 9/101 Williams S R 1983.
<2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/209 & 228 Petch D F 1987.
<3> SCH445 Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1970-Present. Britannia. I-XXXIV. 15/342 Petch D.

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Grid reference	SJ 648 529 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet	SJ65SW
Civil Parish	HENHULL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County	HENHULL, ACTON, CHESHIRE

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Nov 13 2018 12:18PM