Find Spot record 719/0/2 - Condate - Roman finds

<1> Thompson, F.H., 1964, A History of Cheshire. Volume Two: Roman Cheshire, p.255 & 257 (Book). SCH2862.

1852 - During construction of the house of Mr Rothwell were found three or four red pottery vessels about 8 inches high; the neck and handle of a large amphora and a dark blue, ribbed, glass bead, 1:25 inches in diameter externally. Also two silver coins of Tiberius and Sicinia and one second brass of Vespasian were found.
1861 - During construction of Highfield to south of Mr Rothwell's property, large quantity of Roman tiles, pottery and a jug 10.5 inches high and 22.5 inches in circumference were found. Also many fragments of samian and glass vessels and a small lead lamp, which were all removed to Mr Williams house in Manchester and have not been seen since.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, 1980, SJ67SE3 (Index). SCH2487.

SJ 6549 7347

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, Vol 1, p.198-9, Petch D F, 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<4> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, p.243-259 (Book). SCH2878.

Pottery, tiles, coins and a bead from at and near Highfield.