Monument record 10698 - Medieval Pareas Hall, Lower Bridge Street
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Summary
Pareas Hall, on the site presently occupied by 57-71 Lower Bridge Street was once held by Richard the Engineer in the medieval period.
In the late 13th century the hall was said to include a large stone hall and barn extending as far south as Duke Street while to the north it has been suggested that St Olave’s church may have served as a chapel for the hall.
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Full Description
Pareas Hall, on the site presently occupied by 57-71 Lower Bridge Street was once held by Richard the Engineer in the medieval period. It was said to be stone built with a high tower.
In the late 13th century the hall was said to include a large stone hall and barn extending as far south as Duke Street while to the north it has been suggested that St Olave’s church may have served as a chapel for the hall. (1)
<1> Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds), 2003, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vi, The City of Chester - General History and Topography, p218 (Book). SCH6521.
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- <1> SCH6521 Book: Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds). 2003. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vi, The City of Chester - General History and Topography. p218.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 65 (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
Aug 15 2017 12:28PM