Site Event/Activity record ECH3064 - Excavation on the Roodeye, Chester in 1865
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeological Society
Date
1865
Description
A very large wall, said to be 40 feet in advance of the city walls at the end of Black Friars was uncovered on the Roodeye in 1865. It is presumed to have been a Roman quay, at the junction of the creek and river basin. A tiled Roman grave was also reported (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. p179.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I.
- <3> SCH6575 Article in Journal: Smith C.R.. 1868. Chester: Roman remains. Collectanea Antiqua. 6.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 40 65 (point) Possible Location (E) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Dec 3 2012 1:51PM