Monument record 10975 - Dee Wharf (south) Dee Basin
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Summary
A canal wharf is recorded to the south of Dee Basin. The earliest structure, recorded on Stockdale’s map of 1796, consisted of two buildings at right angles on the corner of Tower Road and New Crane Street although they are not recorded as a wharf. Following the construction of the basin in 1802 the structures were used as wharf buildings until the mid 20th century when much of the Dee Basin was reclaimed.
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Full Description
A canal wharf is recorded to the south of Dee Basin. The earliest structure, recorded on Stockdale’s map of 1796, consisted of two buildings at right angles on the corner of Tower Road and New Crane Street although they are not recorded as a wharf. Following the construction of the basin in 1802 the structures were used as wharf buildings until the mid 20th century when much of the Dee Basin was reclaimed. (1, 2)
<1> Stockdale, 1796, A Plan of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH6510.
<2> Wood, J, 1833, Plan of the City of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH5258.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 398 665 (61m by 43m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ36NE |
| 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
Jun 23 2016 2:52PM