Site Event/Activity record ECH4972 - Tombstone from Watergate St., 1730
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1730
Description
Some time near 1730, a tombstone was found on Watergate St. North, while preparing foundations for a house. The stone is notable for having been erected by a master in memory of freed slaves and their children. The object is now lost (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> SCH1412 Book: Hemingway, J.. 1831. History of Chester, from its foundation to the present time. Volume 2. p351.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 8088/38 Possible tombstone from Watergate Street (Find Spot)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 4 6 (point) Possible Location (E) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 11:50AM