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
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1375863 (National Heritage List for England)
Sources (2)
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 |
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Amphitheatre 1 (Phases 1a and 1b) (Monument) (8469)
- Amphitheatre 2 (Monument) (8470)
- Amphitheatre, Central Timber Structure and Axial Kerbed Pathway (Monument) (8472)
- Amphitheatre, Third Century Restoration (Monument) (8471)
- East – West Road, Metalled Surface to the North of Amphitheatre 1 (Monument) (8488)
- Evidence of a Roman Building and Tank-like Feature pre-dating the Amphitheatre (Monument) (8486)
Record last edited
Oct 1 2024 1:02PM