Site Event/Activity record ECH2445 - Recorded Remains Found during Construction Work, 1886 (Chester)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeological Society
Date
1886
Description
St Michael's Church, 1886: The remains of a substantial Roman concrete foundation were observed in 1886 during roadworks, and were described as 'covering an area of 14 feet under the steps of St Michael's Church'. This may have been from the South Gate. Newstead believed these remains to be the same as those found in 1908 at the same location (63 Bridge St., ECH2460) (2).
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH5544 Article in Journal: Shrubsole, George W. 1887. The City Walls of Chester, is any Part of Them Roman? (Appendix). Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 1.
- <2> SCH5556 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1909. On a recently discovered section of the Roman wall at Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 16: 1.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (point) Possible Location (E) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Jan 7 2013 5:21PM