Monument record 8143 - Sandstone Kerb, Brewers Arms (61 - 63 Foregate Street) and Parry's Coach Factory (79 Foregate)
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Summary
Found during the course of construction work under the pavement in front of Parry’s Coach Factory, later Richardson’s China Shop on the north side of Foregate St. (possibly at 79 Foregate St.) in 1897, and at the site of the Brewer’s Arms just to the west (61 – 63 Foregate St.) at the same time, were sections of a sandstone kerb found just within the building line of the properties.
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Full Description
Found during the course of construction work under the pavement in front of Parry’s Coach Factory, later Richardson’s China Shop on the north side of Foregate St. (possibly at 79 Foregate St.) in 1897, and at the site of the Brewer’s Arms just to the west (61 – 63 Foregate St.) at the same time, were sections of a sandstone kerb found just within the building line of the properties (1). The 1:500 First Edition map of 1875 identifies 79 Foregate St. as a ‘Coach Manufactory.’
<1> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, No.68 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5956 Article in Journal: Lawson, P H. 1926. Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. No.68.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 409 664 (57m by 8m) (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
Apr 15 2024 11:45AM