Monument record 8455 - Roman masonry found near King Charles’ Tower
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Summary
A large quantity of dressed Roman masonry was recovered during the construction of a new set of steps close to King Charles’ Tower in 1983.
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Full Description
A large quantity of dressed Roman masonry was recovered during the construction of a new set of steps close to King Charles’ Tower in 1983. The excavation of an area immediately to the east of the wall encountered considerable deposits of Roman stone however they did not appear to have originated from the fortress walls itself (1)
<1> multiple authors, 1983, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed (Article in Journal). SCH5810.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5810 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1983. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 9.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 406 666 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| 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
Jul 4 2024 1:33PM