Listed Building: REMAINS OF ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE (1375863)

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Grade I
Authority Department for Culture Media and Sport
Volume/Map/Item 1932-1, 6, 183
Date assigned 10 January 1972
Date last amended

Description

CHESTER CITY (EM) SJ4066 LITTLE ST JOHN STREET 1932-1/6/183 (South side) 10/01/72 Remains of Roman Amphitheatre (Formerly Listed as: Remains of Roman Amphitheatre) GV I Remains of Roman military amphitheatre. C2. Sandstone. Visible remains comprise parts of lower stonework of north half of the amphitheatre: up to 14 courses of stone wall between theatre and auditorium; lower side walls of vomitorium, north; narrower access east. The foundation lines of the north half of the auditorium are marked in concrete strips in the grass. The site of the south half of theatre and auditorium is concealed by a high wall, and any remains are at present wholly covered. Listing NGR: SJ4082366192

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Sources (2)

  • Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 469842. [Mapped features: #5161 469842; #10464 469842]
  • Monograph: Historic England. 2018. Roman Amphitheatres, Theatres and Circuses: Introductions to Heritage Assets.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 4083 6617 (90m by 48m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Oct 1 2024 1:02PM