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Monument Number 69030
Hob Uid: 69030
Location : Cheshire West and Chester Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SJ4218066440
Summary : A Roman altar was found in association with building debris while digging a sandpit, know as the Cherry Grove. In 1870 two flagons and two cremation burials were found. The altar is located in a building at Eaton Hall.
More information : [SJ 42186644] Altar Found [GS] (1) Roman Altar [GT] (Site of) (2) Altar inscribed "NYMPHS ET FONTIBUS LEG. XX. V.V." found in 1821, in association with building debris, while digging at the eastern side of a sandpit, which is now known as the Cherry Grove and thought to mark the source of the legionary water supply. In 1870, two flagons and two cremation burials in Upchurch jars, were found. (3) [Name and sandpit shown on O.S.25" 1st Edn. 1875 (38.12)] A modern road occupies the site. The altar is preserved in a building at Eaton Hall. (4)

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Source details : OS 25" 1875
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Source details : OS 6" 1954
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Source Number : 3
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Source details : (Thos Hughes)
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Source details : F1 TPW 09-JUL-64
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Source Number : 4a
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Source details : Mr J.L.S. Wood, Eaton Estate Office, Eccleston.
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
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Monument Type : Altar, Cremation
Evidence : Find

Components and Objects:

Period : Roman
Component Monument Type : Altar, Cremation
Object Type : VESSEL
Object Material : Pottery

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SJ 46 NW 19
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Relationship type : General association

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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-07-09
End Date : 1964-07-09

Monument Number 69030