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Summary

In April 1866 a number of Roman silver and copper coins were found near Neston, beneath the roots, by some men who were stubbing up an old tree. Two coins examined were of Constantine.

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In April 1866 a number of Roman silver and copper coins were found near Neston, beneath the roots, by some men who were stubbing up an old tree. Two coins examined were of Constantine(1).


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ27NE4 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 7/170 Smith H E 1867 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/234 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.406 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ27NE4.
  • <2> Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 7/170 Smith H E 1867.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/234 Petch D F 1987.
  • <4> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.406.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 2 7 (point) 4 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ27NE
Civil Parish NESTON, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Apr 29 2020 9:53AM