Find Spot record 542 - Roman Coin from Antrobus
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Small bronze coin of Gallienus (AD 253-268) found by Mr Thomas Wilkinson, a farm worker in 1948, in a field near Whitley Road, bounded on two sides by Reed Lane and Reedgate Lane (1). Finder reported the finding of the coin whilst ploughing his father's field during the war.Denied the date and siting information of ref 1 and gave grid ref 6407 8152.Coin identified by Manchester Museum.In possession of finder (2).
<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, 1952 39/110 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68SW2/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/230 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.266 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. 1952 39/110.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ68SW2/1964.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/230 Petch D F 1987.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.266.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 64 81 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68SW |
| Civil Parish | ANTROBUS, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ANTROBUS, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 31 2014 12:01PM