Site Event/Activity record ECH2259 - Excavations on Castle Esplanade, 1964 Chester)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1964
Description
In 1964, on Castle Esplanade, at the northwest angle of St Bridget's Church (since demolished), a Roman altar and architectural debris were found (1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5956 Article in Journal: Lawson, P H. 1926. Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. No 57.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 8030/57 Roman Altar and Finds, Junction of Grosvenor Street and Castle Esplanade (St Bridget's Church) (Monument)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 40 65 (point) Possible Location (E) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Nov 12 2012 12:07PM