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Paper, 'A transcript of a letter of enquiry to [...] three roomes found lately in the ruines of Ariconium or Kenchester walls [Herefordshire, England]' by unknown author

Reference number: CLP/16/27

Date: 1687-1696

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The author provides a brief description of the location of Ariconium before describing the ruins, which were possibly those of Roman baths.

Subject: Antiquities / Archaeology

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CLP/16/27
Earliest possible date
1687-1696
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Ink on paper
Page extent
1 page
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Manuscript

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Paper, 'A transcript of a letter of enquiry to [...] three roomes found lately in the ruines of Ariconium or Kenchester walls [Herefordshire, England]' by unknown author, 1687-1696, CLP/16/27, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_16_27/paper-a-transcript-of-a-letter-of-enquiry-to-three-roomes-found-lately-in-the-ruines-of-ariconium-or-kenchester-walls-herefordshire-england-by-unknown-author, accessed on 08 February 2026

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