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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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.

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  • <1> 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 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