Monument record 8402 - Substantial drain recorded at Abbey Court
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Summary
Several accounts from the 18th and 19th century recorded evidence of a substantial drain or sewer on an east-west alignment beneath Abbey Court large enough that it was possible to stand upright. Although frequently attributed to the Roman period the drain may in fact by the 13th century water supply for the abbey
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Full Description
Several accounts from the 18th and 19th century recorded evidence of a substantial drain or sewer on an east-west alignment beneath Abbey Court large enough that it was possible to stand upright. Although frequently attributed to the Roman period the drain may in fact by the 13th century water supply for the abbey (CHER 10640/13).
<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester (Book). SCH2878.
<2> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, No 11 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester.
- <2> 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 11.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (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 7 2013 4:41PM