Monument record 2417/1/7 - Roman Road Chester to Wilderspool (Margary Route 701)
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Summary
Section of potential 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
Small excavation opposite Woodhouse Fm. Sandstone chips rammed into hard red clay were revealed under the modern hedge. The old ditch line showed further out into the field , however any remains of the road are destroyed by a modern sewer (1).
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Dutton J 1995 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Dutton J 1995.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 475 736 (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
May 14 2025 3:53PM