Monument record 11219 - Post medieval flood defences at the Meadow

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Summary

A low earthwork, interpreted as a possible flood defence, is recorded along the riverbank at the Meadows. Although the date of this feature is unknown, it is conjectured that it may be of an 18th century date contemporary with the flood defences at the Roodee.

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Full Description

<1> Chester Archaeology, 1993, The Meadows Chester: Archaeological Audit, September 1993, R2051 (Client Report). SCH4140.

A low earthwork, interpreted as a possible flood defence, is recorded along the riverbank at the Meadows. Although the date of this feature is unknown, it is conjectured that it may be of an 18th century date contemporary with the flood defences at the Roodee.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1993. The Meadows Chester: Archaeological Audit, September 1993. R2051. S0062. N/A. R2051.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 41 66 (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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Feb 5 2024 3:38PM