Site Event/Activity record ECH2996 - Excavations on the site of the former Feathers Hotel, Bridge Street, Chester 1863 (Fortress Baths)

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Chester Archaeological Society

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1863

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Significant site of Roman bath house found on the site of the Feathers hotel/inn, although archaeological excavation was limited, substantial recording of the remains was permitted by the then owner. The major work was presented by Brushfield (1) with detailed plans of the remains. Site outlines extent of construction within which evidence was recorded.

Sources/Archives (12)

  • <1> Article in Journal: Brushfield, T N. 1885. The Roman remains of Chester: With particular description of those discovered in Bridge Street. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society (Old Series). Volume 3.
  • <2> Article in Journal: Hubner, Prof.. 1890. The Roman Inscriptions of Deva (Chester). Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 3.
  • <3> Article in Journal: Hewitt, John. 1895. The Rows of Chester, an Attempt to Discover their Origin. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 5.
  • <4> Article in Journal: Haverfield, F. 1900. Catalogue of the Roman Sculptured stones in the Grosvenor Museum. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 7.
  • <5> Article in Journal: Brushfield, T N. 1895. The Rows of Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 5.
  • <6> Article in Journal: Newstead, Robert (Prof.). 1926. Records of Archaeological Finds at Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 2.
  • <7> 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.
  • <8> Article in Journal: Anon. 1909. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 16: 2.
  • <9> Monograph: Mason, D. J. P.. 2005. Exacavations at Chester: The Roman fortress baths, excavations and recording 1732-1998. Survey Report No 13.
  • <10> Monograph: Wright, R. P. & Richmond, I. A.. 1955. Catalogue of the Roman Inscribed and Sculptured Stones in the Grosvenor Museum, Chester.
  • <11> Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. p135-146.
  • <12> Book: Shrubsole, George W. 1886. Catalogue of the Roman Altars.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • Medieval pits at Bridge Street east (Monument)
  • medieval re use of the Fortress Baths in Bridge Street (Monument)
  • post medieval pits at Bridge Street east (Monument)

Location

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Grid reference Centred SJ 40 66 (66m by 48m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Nov 15 2012 5:08PM