Site Event/Activity record ECH5079 - Building Survey of the Ruins at St John's Church, Chester in 1994
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeology
Date
1994
Description
Survey of the ruined choir and eastern chapels of the church. The basic structure is late eleventh century but it has a complex structural history (1).
Detailed Survey of the masonry has been undertaken as part of a project to conserve and display the monument. It provided an accurate record of its present condition. In conjuction with this survey the Chester Archaeological Society is carrying out a recording survey of the surviving gravestones and the large number of loose architectural fragments. The Survey was funded by Chester City Council, The European Regional Development fund, English Heritage and Cheshire County Council. It was carried out By S. Ward and C. Quinn (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH6051 Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1995. Annual Review 1994-1995. 1994-1995.
- <2> SCH5640 Article in Journal: Nenk B. Margeson S & Hurley M. 1995. Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1994. Medieval Archaeology. 39.
- <3> SCH8942 Graphic Material: Chester Archaeology. 1994. Building Survey of the Ruins at St John's Church, Chester in 1994.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 409 661 (25m by 29m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Nov 19 2020 3:27PM