Find Spot record 869/1/1 - Chance Finds in Hermitage Field
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Summary
Two fragments of small ionic capitals and several broken flagstones were turned up by ploughing in Hermitage Field. These may be part of the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Leonard, which is also known as the Hermitage of the Rood (see CHER 869/1/1).
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Full Description
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, No.2 p.39 Robinson D J (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
Two fragments of small ionic capitals and several broken flagstones were turned up by ploughing in Hermitage Field, reputed to be the site of a hermit’s cell or the Chapel of St Leonard. Pottery recovered from the field was mainly of the eighteenth century.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ56SW 1 (Index). SCH2487.
Pottery recovered from the Hermitage Field was mainly of the eighteenth century.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 54 62 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56SW |
| Civil Parish | TARPORLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | TARPORLEY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 14 2021 2:38PM