Find Spot record 15 - Roman coin

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Summary

A corroded Sestertius (Roman bronze coin), possibly late Antonine, found during building works

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<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, Vol.1, p.5-6, 1973 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

Ellesmere Port (SJ 3678) (Hooton). Coin, corroded sestertius (late Antonine?) found in 1.4m deep trench between garages and temporary offices, 'MacAlpine's site' (no other provenance) in August 1971.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ37NE6 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p.232 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, Record Card, No.387 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

<5> S.Nicholson, 1977-2014, Archaeological Survey of Merseyside Record Sheet (Paper Archive). SCH1234.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. Vol.1, p.5-6, 1973.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ37NE6.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p.232 Petch D F 1987.
  • <4> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. Record Card, No.387.
  • <5> Paper Archive: S.Nicholson. 1977-2014. Archaeological Survey of Merseyside Record Sheet.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 3 7 (point) 4 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ37NE
Civil Parish ELLESMERE PORT NON-PARISH AREA, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County CHILDER THORNTON, EASTHAM, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 31 2023 1:15PM