Find Spot record 442 - Prehistoric site by the Mersey, Warrington
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Summary
Parts of a quern and several other remains were found in the peninsula formed by the trapped meander of the Mersey. Early writers placed the Roman settlement in this area, before the Wilderspool site was located but no structural remains were noticed when the old Quay Canal was built across the area around 1800.
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Parts of a quern & several other remains were found in the peninsula formed by the trapped meander of the Mersey.Early writers placed the Roman settlement in this area, before the Wilderspool site was located (RN:435), but no structural remains were noticed when the old Quay Canal was built across the area c.1800 (1).
<1> Beamont W, 1889, A History of Latchford, /1 (Book). SCH71.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NW45/1961 (Index). SCH2487.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 620 875 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NW |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 5 2024 3:09PM