Monument record 8067 - Roman well or cistern at Callin Court

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Summary

Archaeological investigations at the former Grey Friars Court (now called Callin Court) between 1976 and 1982 recorded evidence of Roman activity in the area. Probable Roman well or cistern recorded during archaeological investigation at Callin Court. The well survived into the medieval period when the stone was re-used for the medieval friary.

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Probable Roman well or cistern recorded during archaeological investigation at Callin Court. The well survived into the medieval period when the stone was re-used for the medieval friary. (1)

<1> multiple authors, 1978/79, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, p60-61 (Article in Journal). SCH5801.

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

Sources/Archives (6)

<1> SCH5801 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1978/79. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 6. p60-61.
<2> SCH445 Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1970-Present. Britannia. I-XXXIV. 9/430 Frere S S 1978.
<3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p176.
<4> SCH5808 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1982. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 8. p36-7.
<5> SCH445 Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1970-Present. Britannia. I-XXXIV. 13/353 Rankob N B 1982.
<6> SCH6269 Newsletter: Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter. 1983. Summary of Excavations in Chester. 1983.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Intervention: Excavations at Greyfriars Court, Nun's Road, Chester in 1981 - 1982 Phase 2 (Dominican - Black Friars) (Ref: CHE/GFC81) (ECH3249)

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Location

Grid reference	Centred SJ 402 661 (5m by 5m) (2 map features)
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

Jun 4 2018 11:25AM