Site Event/Activity record ECH4973 - Recorded Remains found during Construction Work, 1803 (Chester)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1803
Description
An area of tessellated paving, possibly with an inset inscription, was found while excavating for a cellar of a house, in the area of the Nun's Gardens, northeast of the main entrance to Castle Yard (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. p180.
- <2> SCH5530 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.
- <3> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. p192-193.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 8049 Roman floor from Nun's Field (Monument)
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
Oct 13 2011 10:18AM