Monument record 11116 - ARP Shelters at Queen's Park Road
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Summary
Record of the installation of an ARP shelter in 1939 along Queen’s Park Road, the excavation of which revealed Roman evidence.
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Full Description
Record of the installation of an ARP shelter in 1939 along Queen’s Park Road, the excavation of which revealed Roman evidence. (1)
Contemporary accounts refer to a shelter built underground in a field to the rear of what is now the Salmon Leap apartment buildings. The shelter was dug out to below the water table. (2)
<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1948, Records of Archaeological Finds VI (Article in Journal). SCH5761.
<2> Morgan, L. And St John Williams, N., 2004, 20th Century Handbridge, p45 (Book). SCH6900.
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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 ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 8 2024 5:54PM