Site Event/Activity record ECH4906 - Antiquarian Survey of the Norman architecture of Chester Cathedral

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Unassigned

Date

April 1850

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Description

Short history provided as an introduction to the monument, followed by an account of the surviving Norman elements of the Cathedral. The source contains several sketches of architectural fragments as well as floor plans. Mention is made on p62 of the 'so-called Promptuarium, lately excavated' (Promptuarium = Store room or buttery). The room was cleared and restored in 1849. It is suggested by the author that the room at one time may have extended further north

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in Journal: Ayrton, William. 1850. The Norman Remains of Chester Cathedral. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society (Old Series). Part 1 Volume 1.

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Location

Location
Grid reference Centred SJ 40 66 (18m by 55m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

Record last edited

Mar 20 2013 5:10PM