Find Spot record 8042/22 - Wooden pipe from Nicholas Street
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Summary
Discovery of sections of wooden pipe in Nicholas Street, originally said to be Roman however may in fact relate to the medieval friaries.
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Full Description
Long section of wooden pipes recorded in Nicholas Street in around 1855 although no detailed examination of them was made at the time, they are thought to be part of the Roman water supply system. They were sold to the Railway Company for making sleepers. (1)
<1> Shrubshole, George W, 1895, On the Roman Earthenware Waterpipes in the Grosvenor Museum, p33 (Article in Journal). SCH5593.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5593 Article in Journal: Shrubshole, George W. 1895. On the Roman Earthenware Waterpipes in the Grosvenor Museum. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 5. p33.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| 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
Mar 9 2023 12:41PM