Building record 10633 - The Old Shipgate, Relocated to Grosvenor Park
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Full Description
This monument represents an archway that is said to have originally been part of the old Shipgate (CHER 12000/37), possibly dating to the thirteenth century, that had been relocated to its current position in Grosvenor Park (2, 3). The arch consists of simple jambs, minimal wing walls and simple voussoirs to round arch (1). Please see the linked listed building record for detail.
<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 469812 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
<2> Simpson, F., 1910, The Walls of Chester, p 59 (Book). SCH3255.
<3> Harris, B.E., 1979, Bartholomew City Guides - Chester, p134 (Book). SCH394.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4109 6613 (2m by 6m) (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
Mar 4 2013 11:58AM