Monument record 74 - Possible well, Roman pottery & coins
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Summary
In 1881, LNWR sunk an artesian well on the site of a spring near Ditton Station. This work produced a medieval jug (12/13th century), two 1st century AD Roman coins and a Samian sherd. The peaty earth produced quantities of bones, stag's horns and worked bog oak, which is considered to have been used as shoring for an ancient well.
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Full Description
In 1881, LNWR sunk an artesian well on the site of a spring near Ditton Station. Stratigraphy: 5ft dark grey marsh silt, above 13ft of dark brown earth, then 16ft of peaty earth, lying on gravel. 12ft from surface medieval jug (C12/C13), at 14ft two C1 Roman coins and Samian sherd. Peaty earth produced quantities of bones, stag's horns and worked bog oak, considered as shoring for an ancient well (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ48SE3/1956 (Index). SCH2487.
<2> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1880, Roman Lancashire, /227 1883 (Book). SCH2898.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 487 845 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ48SE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HALEWOOD, CHILDWALL, LANCASHIRE |
| Civil Parish | HALEBANK, HALTON |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 7 2021 2:53PM