Monument record 8379 - Legionary Commanders House (latera praetorii east)

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Summary

It is believed that the area immediately to the east of the headquarters building was probably occupied by the residence of the commander of the legion based at Chester (the praetorium). Archaeological evidence has, however, so far been limited to fragmentary discoveries of hypocaust chambers, floor surfaces and wall foundations. To date, only small areas have been available for investigation with fragments of walling to the rear of Northgate Street and Eastgate Street, a possible hypocaust and lead piping from Eastgate Street and floor surfaces from Northgate Street.

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<1> n/a, 1926, Miscellanea (Article in Journal). SCH5957.

<2> Haverfield, F, 1900, Catalogue of the Roman Sculptured stones in the Grosvenor Museum (Article in Journal). SCH5530.

<3> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1902, A Descriptive Account of Roman and Other Objects from Various Sites in Chester and District, 1898-1901 (Article in Journal). SCH5946.

<4> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans (Article in Journal). SCH5956.

<5> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I (Book). SCH3556.

<6> Taylor H., 1901, Recorded remains from Chester (Article in Journal). SCH6518.

<7> Society of Antiquaries, 1849-1920, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries (Book). SCH2738.

<8> Hayter. A.G.K., 1925, Report on Roman Potters’ marks found in Chester (Article in Journal). SCH5691.

<9> Williams Frank.H., 1893, Discovery of a Roman hypocaust at Chester (Article in Journal). SCH6096.

<10> Matthews K J, 1995, Excavations at Chester The Evolution of the Heart of the City 3-15 Eastgate Street (Monograph). SCH6151.

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  • <1> Article in Journal: n/a. 1926. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1.
  • <2> Article in Journal: Haverfield, F. 1900. Catalogue of the Roman Sculptured stones in the Grosvenor Museum. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 7.
  • <3> Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1902. A Descriptive Account of Roman and Other Objects from Various Sites in Chester and District, 1898-1901. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 8.
  • <4> 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.
  • <5> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I.
  • <6> Article in Journal: Taylor H.. 1901. Recorded remains from Chester. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London (2nd Series). 18.
  • <7> Book: Society of Antiquaries. 1849-1920. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries.
  • <8> Article in Journal: Hayter. A.G.K.. 1925. Report on Roman Potters’ marks found in Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 26: 1.
  • <9> Article in Journal: Williams Frank.H.. 1893. Discovery of a Roman hypocaust at Chester. Journal of the British Archaeological Association. 49.
  • <10> Monograph: Matthews K J. 1995. Excavations at Chester The Evolution of the Heart of the City 3-15 Eastgate Street. Survey Report No 8.

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Grid reference SJ 405 663 (point) Central Point
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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