Monument record 2010/1/9 - Roman Road - Ledsham Lane (Chester to Wirral Route 670)
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Summary
Roman road - Chester to Wirral. The large number of cobbles present in the upcast from a Post Office service trench suggest that it had cut through the Roman road.
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 (2)
Full Description
Roman road - Chester to Wirral. The large number of cobbles present in the upcast from a Post Office service trench suggest that it had cut through the Roman road (1).
<1> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1970-Present, Britannia, 12/333 Grew F O 1981 (Journal/Periodical). SCH445.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH445 Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1970-Present. Britannia. I-XXXIV. 12/333 Grew F O 1981.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 358 746 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37SE |
| Civil Parish | LEDSHAM, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LEDSHAM, NESTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 27 2024 5:59PM