Find Spot record 1616 - Roman coins from Macclesfield Forest

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ 97 NE 5 (Index). SCH2487.

Three second and third century Roman coins found in May 1961 by the Assistant Resident Engineer of the Lamaload Reservoir. They were found on a turf bank while some steps were being cut to make a vantage point. The coins are held by the Macclesfield Water Board at their offices in Ivy Lane. [Rigg J. 23/04/1964]. Find located to within ten metres. [white J.H. 28/04/1964].

<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p.234 (Book). SCH3556.

Three second to third century coins found in 1961.

<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, no.178 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Three second to third century coins found in 1961.

<4> Oxford Archaeology North, 2005, Millbrook Boreholes to Lamaload Reservoir, Peak District National Park, p.31 no.22 (Client Report). SCH4711.

Roman sesterces were found in May 1961 by the Assistant Resident Engineer of the Lamaload Reservoir. They were found on a turf bank while some steps were being cut to make a vantage point, and all date to the second or third centuries AD. The Macclesfield Water Board holds the coins at their offices in Ivy Lane.