Monument record 8258 - Roman Drain, 30 Duke Street (16a City Walls Road)

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Summary

What is described only as a Roman drain running southwards across the site of 30 Duke St. / 16a City Walls Road was found during a watching brief in 1988. The drain was thought to have come from a building on the crest of the hill approximately where Duke St. now lies.

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Full Description

What is described only as a Roman drain running southwards across the site of 30 Duke St. / 16a City Walls Road was found during a watching brief in 1988 (1). The drain was thought to have come from a building on the crest of the hill approximately where Duke St. now lies (1).


<1> Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter, 1973, Summary of Excavations So Far (Newsletter). SCH6227.

<2> David Mason, 1987, Miscellaneous Photographs belonging to David Mason (Photographic Archive). SCH7645.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Newsletter: Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter. 1973. Summary of Excavations So Far. April 1973.
  • <2> Photographic Archive: David Mason. 1987. Miscellaneous Photographs belonging to David Mason.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 407 659 (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

May 16 2014 11:42AM