Monument record 10684 - Abbey Street
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Abbey St. has been a roadway since medieval times, in the eastern part of the former abbey precinct, leading from the cathedral complex to the kaleyards (1, 2). Several post Dissolution housing developments occurred along this roadway.
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol.V(i) (Book). SCH3228.
<2> Mapping Medieval Chester Project, 2011, Digital Archive of Mapping Medieval Chester website (Digital Archive). SCH6761.
<3> Haswell, George. W, 1907, Notes on Chester Street-names past and present (Northern Section) (Article in Journal). SCH5548.
<4> Brown, W, 1907, Notes on Chester Street-names past and present (Article in Journal). SCH5549.
<5> de Lavaux, A, 1745, Plan of the City and Castle of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH5255.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. vol.V(i).
- <2> SCH6761 Digital Archive: Mapping Medieval Chester Project. 2011. Digital Archive of Mapping Medieval Chester website.
- <3> SCH5548 Article in Journal: Haswell, George. W. 1907. Notes on Chester Street-names past and present (Northern Section). Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 13.
- <4> SCH5549 Article in Journal: Brown, W. 1907. Notes on Chester Street-names past and present. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 13.
- <5> SCH5255 Maps and Plans: de Lavaux, A. 1745. Plan of the City and Castle of Chester. NK.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 406 665 (112m by 17m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| 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 1:37PM