Find Spot record 8030/43 - Roman Finds, Possible Cremation, 61 - 63 Foregate Street (Brewers' Arms)

In 1897, on the site of the Brewers' Arms (61 - 63 Foregate Street), a cinerary urn, bronze objects and an assemblage of pottery that included Samian ware were found (1), together with a coin of Antoninus Pius (2) and a seal box. This was of rectangular form and almost complete, with its lid and a base. The lid was inlaid with red, orange and white enamel in a reticular pattern. The base had four perforations in it (3).

<1> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, 182/No.68 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.

<2> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1948, Records of Archaeological Finds VI, Newstead R 1946 36/138/No.5 (Article in Journal). SCH5761.

<3> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1948, Records of Archaeological Finds VI, Lloyd Morgan G 1978 61/31 (Article in Journal). SCH5761.

<4> 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.

<5> Lloyd-Morgan G., 1978, Some small Roman Bronzes in the Grovsenor Museum, Chester (Article in Journal). SCH5917.