Monument record 10949 - Medieval to post medieval human remains at Liverpool Road
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Summary
A number of disarticulated human remains were encountered near the George and Dragon public house in 1961 believed to have come from the nearby St Thomas’ Chapel. The chapel is medieval in origin but was ruinous by the 16th century and demolished during the civil war. The discovery was made during the construction of a new road between Liverpool Road and Parkgate Road, the site was not investigated archaeologically, however, and information is limited.
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Full Description
A number of disarticulated human remains were encountered near the George and Dragon public house in 1961 believed to have come from the nearby St Thomas’ Chapel (CHER 10854). The chapel is medieval in origin but was ruinous by the 16th century and demolished during the civil war. The discovery was made during the construction of a new road between Liverpool Road and Parkgate Road, the site was not investigated archaeologically, however. (1)
<1> Anon, 1962, Miscellanea (Article in Journal). SCH5873.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5873 Article in Journal: Anon. 1962. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 49.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 67 (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
Dec 14 2016 3:17PM