Monument record 844/1/17 - Roman Road - Stamford Bridge (Chester - Manchester Route 7a)

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Summary

Roman road. In the bank of a small stream which cuts the road obliquely at SJ 4721 6737, there is a foundation of sandstone rubble set in mixed clay carrying a layer of pebbles. Above these are a 0.15m thick layer of red and yellow sand, another band of sandstone rubble and a 0.1m thick stratum of cobbles and pebbles. These features would seem to suggest a complete reconstruction rather than a resurfacing.

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Full Description

Roman road. In the bank of a small stream which cuts the road obliquely at SJ 4721 6737, there is a foundation of sandstone rubble set in mixed clay carrying a layer of pebbles. Above these are a 0.15m thick layer of red and yellow sand, another band of sandstone rubble and a 0.1m thick stratum of cobbles and pebbles. These features would seem to suggest a complete reconstruction rather than a resurfacing (1) & (2).


<1> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1970-Present, Britannia, 15/288 Waddelove A C & E 1984 (Journal/Periodical). SCH445.

<2> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 10/74 Waddelove A C & E 1984 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

<3> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 83/162 Waddelove A C & E 1985 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1970-Present. Britannia. I-XXXIV. 15/288 Waddelove A C & E 1984.
  • <2> Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 10/74 Waddelove A C & E 1984.
  • <3> Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 83/162 Waddelove A C & E 1985.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 472 673 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46NE
Civil Parish TARVIN, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County TARVIN, TARVIN, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 27 2024 4:27PM