Site Event/Activity record ECH2555 - Recorded Remains Found at Weaver Street, Chester 1849
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1849
Description
A raised footpath edged with kerb stones and a regular paved road of cobble stones set in sand, found at a depth of seven feet, while excavating for sewers. Roman tile was found below this (1).
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 8399 Charcoal layer at Weaver Street (Monument)
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
Nov 15 2012 12:26PM