Find Spot record 10100/71 - Columns at Northgate Street
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Summary
Series of architectural fragments removed from their original locations around the city and currently located on Northgate Street.
The plaque reads
1. 18th century column transferred from Water Tower Gardens in 1984
2. & 3. Column bases from Roman legionary baths in Bridge Street, recovered 1964
4. Engaged column base from west entrance to legionary HQ (Principia) found Goss Street, 1949
5. Roman roadside guttering recovered from site of legionary barracks near Princess Street, 1981
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Full Description
Series of architectural fragments removed from their original locations around the city and currently located on Northgate Street.
The plaque reads
1. 18th century column transferred from Water Tower Gardens in 1984
2. & 3. Column bases from Roman legionary baths in Bridge Street, recovered 1964
4. Engaged column base from west entrance to legionary HQ (Principia) found Goss Street, 1949
5. Roman roadside guttering recovered from site of legionary barracks near Princess Street, 1981
<1> Chester City Council, 1981, Information Plaque: Northgate Street (Photographic Archive). SCH1486.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1486 Photographic Archive: Chester City Council. 1981. Information Plaque: Northgate Street.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 404 664 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 11 2023 4:08PM