Monument record 2355 - Possible Roman Road in Mickle Trafford
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Summary
Possible Roman road. SJ 44507018 to SJ 44957020. Surface of cobbles set in clay c.20-25ft wide, bounded by v-shaped ditches, seen in several cuts when building new houses to west of A56.
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
Possible Roman road. SJ 44507018 to SJ 44957020. Surface of cobbles set in clay c.20-25ft wide, bounded by v-shaped ditches, seen in several cuts when building new houses to west of A56. The line ran through the garden of the Rectory. Information from the land owner in the 1970s. Letter on file describing finds (1).
<1> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions, 1985/852 (Index). SCH407.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH407 Index: Grosvenor Museum. Grosvenor Museum Accessions. 1985/852.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 447 701 (471m by 41m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ47SW |
| Civil Parish | MICKLE TRAFFORD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MICKLE TRAFFORD, PLEMSTALL, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 15 2025 6:19PM