Monument record 8539 - Roman extra mural road at St Martin’s Fields
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Summary
Archaeological investigations carried out in 1945 at St Martin’s Way encountered evidence of a possible road surface, tentatively interpreted as the extra mural road.
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Full Description
Archaeological investigations carried out in 1945 at St Martin’s Fields adjacent to what is now the central bus station encountered evidence of an area of compacted sandstone blocks at the western edge of the trench. Although not fully excavated, it was tentatively interpreted as a possible road surface. (1)
<1> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1911-Present, Journal of Roman Studies, Vol 36 p136-140 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1519.
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- <1> SCH1519 Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1911-Present. Journal of Roman Studies. Vol 36 p136-140.
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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
Sep 30 2024 4:38PM