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Fragment of Roman cornice recorded at the medieval Drum Tower, possibly as a piece of reused masonry (1)

During the third century the Roman fortress experienced a period of extensive re-building including significant repair and reconstruction along the fortress defences. It is probably at this time that a large number of re-used masonry, tombstones and other architectural pieces were included in the fabric of the wall. (2)

<1> Grosvenor Museum, 1988, Grosvenor Museum Excavation section: Current Activities & Upcoming Sites (Unpublished Report). SCH6282.

<2> Mason, D. J. P., 2001, Roman Chester: City of the Eagles, p199 (Book). SCH6164.