Site Event/Activity record ECH2530 - Recorded Remains at the Roodee, Chester in 1881
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1881
Description
Five Roman graves were found near the city walls on the Roodeye during construction work in around 1881 (1).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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.
- <2> SCH3105 Newspaper-Magazine: Chester Courant. 1878-1990. The Cheshire Sheaf. N/A. p389-90.
- <3> SCH6341 Article in Journal: Williams, W J. 1959. The Fortress of Deva. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 46.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 40 65 (point) Possible Position |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Nov 15 2012 11:32AM