Site Event/Activity record ECH3041 - The City Walls: Recorded remains discovered in the North Wall in 1890 to 1892 (Chester)

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1890 -1892

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A continued programme of repairs and maintenance to the North City Wall was carried out between 1890 and 1892, this was an extension of two earlier phases of work in 1883 (ECH2374) and 1887 (ECH2375). A large quantity of Roman inscribed tombstones and altars were recovered (1).

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> 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.
  • <2> 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.
  • <3> Article in Journal: Taylor. M. V.. 1920. Obituary: F Haversfield. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 23.
  • <4> Monograph: LeQuesne C. 1999. Excavations at Chester: The Roman and Later Defences Part I. Survey Report No 11.
  • <5> Monograph: Wright, R. P. & Richmond, I. A.. 1955. Catalogue of the Roman Inscribed and Sculptured Stones in the Grosvenor Museum, Chester.
  • <6> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p 130.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • Chester City Walls - Wall between Morgan's Mount and Northgate (Building)
  • Chester City Walls (Monument)
  • Roman tombstones recorded in the North Wall between Water Tower Street and King Charles Court (Monument)

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Grid reference Centred SJ 403 666 (78m by 24m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ46NW

Record last edited

Sep 20 2012 3:08PM