Monument record 2417/1/6 - Roman Road Chester to Wilderspool (Margary Route 701)
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Summary
Possible site of a Roman road. 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
Excavation between old ditch and A56. Removal of 1.5m of topsoil revealed sandstone chips and small pebbles rammed into blue/gray clay. On the SE side several larger pieces of sandstone formed a probable kerb. It was thought that the main agger of the road lies under the A56. The Blue/gray clay is laid on the natural hard red clay (1).
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Dutton R J A 1995 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Dutton R J A 1995.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 473 732 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ47SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNHAM-ON-THE-HILL, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | DUNHAM ON THE HILL, THORNTON LE MOORS, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 5 2023 9:53AM