Monument record 2010/1/6 - Roman Road - Ledsham Hall Lane (Chester to Wirral Route 670)
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Summary
Roman road - Chester to Wirral. A slight suspicion of a ridge may be seen in a field at SJ 351759. Possibly part of Roman road alignment.
Agger - The roman name for embankment built to allow drainage of the road surface. Could be simple earth structures or be many different layers of stone. Material for the agger was usually dug for a ditch on either side of the road.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Roman road - Chester to Wirral. A slight suspicion of a ridge may be seen in a field at SJ 351 759. Possibly part of Roman road alignment (1).
<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Jermy K E 1961 48/1-13 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1595 Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Jermy K E 1961 48/1-13.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 35 75 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37NE |
| Civil Parish | LEDSHAM, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LITTLE SUTTON, EASTHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 30 2024 9:09AM