Monument record 8066 - Roman wall at Callin Court

Please read our .

Summary

Archaeological investigations at the former Grey Friars Court site between 1976 and 1982 recorded evidence of Roman activity in the area. Archaeological investigations in 1981 recorded a wall in isolation to the north west of the site, it has been suggested that it is linked with a retaining wall crossing a small valley to the north, however it is also possible that it is a boundary wall.

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A short section of wall was recorded in Trench 3 of the 1981-1982 phase of archaeological investigation at Callin Court. It was recorded in isolation on a north-south alignment across the width of the trench. It has been suggested this was a continuation of a wall crossing the mouth of the small valley discovered during investigations at Norroy House in 1959 (6) indicating a mid second century date for its construction, however it may equally be a boundary wall. (13)


<1> multiple authors, 1980/81, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, p60-61 (Article in Journal). SCH5806.

<2> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1970-Present, Britannia, 9/430 Frere S S 1978 (Journal/Periodical). SCH445.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p176 (Book). SCH3556.

<4> multiple authors, 1982, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, p36-7 (Article in Journal). SCH5808.

<5> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1970-Present, Britannia, 13/353 Rankob N B 1982 (Journal/Periodical). SCH445.

<6> Kelly D.B, 1965, Excavations at Watergate House, Chester, 1959 (Article in Journal). SCH5878.

<7> Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter, 1983, Summary of Excavations in Chester (Newsletter). SCH6269.

<8> Mason, D. J. P., 1987, Chester: the Canabae Legionis (Article in Journal). SCH5623.

<9> Anon, 1978, March 1978: North West Newsletter. Excavations (Article in Journal). SCH5760.

<10> Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter, 1978, Summary of Excavations in Chester (Newsletter). SCH6260.

<11> Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter, 1979, Summary of Excavations in Chester (Newsletter). SCH6262.

<13> Ward, S. W., 2012, Greyfriars' Court 1976-8 and 1981 (Article in Monograph). SCH6581.

Sources/Archives (12)

  • <1> Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1980/81. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 7. p60-61.
  • <2> Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1970-Present. Britannia. I-XXXIV. 9/430 Frere S S 1978.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p176.
  • <4> Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1982. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 8. p36-7.
  • <5> Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1970-Present. Britannia. I-XXXIV. 13/353 Rankob N B 1982.
  • <6> Article in Journal: Kelly D.B. 1965. Excavations at Watergate House, Chester, 1959. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 52.
  • <7> Newsletter: Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter. 1983. Summary of Excavations in Chester. 1983.
  • <8> Article in Journal: Mason, D. J. P.. 1987. Chester: the Canabae Legionis. Britannia. Volume 18.
  • <9> Article in Journal: Anon. 1978. March 1978: North West Newsletter. Excavations. Council for British Archaeology. Group 5 Newsletter North West. No 31.
  • <10> Newsletter: Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter. 1978. Summary of Excavations in Chester. April 1978.
  • <11> Newsletter: Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter. 1979. Summary of Excavations in Chester. Spring 1979.
  • <13> Article in Monograph: Ward, S. W.. 2012. Greyfriars' Court 1976-8 and 1981. BAR British Series 553.

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

External Links (0)

Location

Grid reference SJ 401 660 (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

Protected Status/Designation

Record last edited

Jul 4 2024 1:22PM