Monument record 844/1/27 - Roman Road - West of Hollands Lane (Chester - Manchester Route 7a)
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Summary
Ploughed out agger of Roman road is still discernible in the field west of Hollands Lane, Kelsall . Agger - The roman name for embankment built to allow drainage of the road surface. Could be simple earth structures or be many different layers of stone. Material for the agger was usually dug for a ditch on either side of the road.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Ploughed out agger of Roman road is still discernible in the field west of Hollands Lane, Kelsall (1).
<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 83/162 Waddelove A C & E 1985 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 83/162 Waddelove A C & E 1985.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 520 685 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56NW |
| Civil Parish | KELSALL, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | KELSALL, TARVIN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 4:00PM