Site Event/Activity record ECH2547 - Recorded remains at Eastgate Row North (Mitre Tavern), 1926 (Chester)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeological Society
Date
1926 (Pre)
Description
Eastgate Row North, 1926: A Roman hypocaust was found on the site of the Mitre Tavern at the east end of Eastgate Row North, now occupied by the National Westminster Bank. Judge W Wynne Ffoulkes remembered that the hypocaust was discovered on the removal of the tavern (1) & (2). From its position it belonged to one of the centurion's houses (3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH5957 Article in Journal: n/a. 1926. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. 27/190.
- <2> 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. 27/170/No. 24.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p 155.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 8388 Roman hypocaust at Mitre Tavern, Eastgate Street (possible Centurion's House) (Monument)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 4064 6633 (point) Probable Location (E) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Dec 13 2012 11:54AM