Site Event/Activity record ECH2458 - Removal of Roman remains from Bridge Street, Chester in 1906

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Chester Archaeological Society

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1906

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Following 1899 excavations (ECH2453) at the site of the Grotto, formerly the Harp & Crown Inn, at the corner of Commonhall St. and Bridge St., when two column bases, c2.43m apart, aligned north-south, c14.5m west of Bridge St. were found, alterations to the building were undertaken in 1906 (this event). These alterations necessitated the removal of the column bases were to the museum (1) (2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. 13/139-142.
  • <2> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p 160.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • Early Roman building at 30 Bridge Street (Monument)
  • Late Roman burnt layer at Bridge Street (Monument)
  • Late Roman stone building at 30 Bridge Street (Monument)

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Grid reference SJ 40 66 (point) Probable Location (E)
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

Record last edited

Jan 27 2014 12:31PM