Monument record 8498 - Roman road at Abbey Green
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Summary
Archaeological investigations at Abbey Green between 1975 and 1978 recorded evidence of a north south aligned road between two centurion's houses.
The evidence comprised a road surface bordered by roadside gutters. The road appeared to lead onto the intervallum road to the north of the buildings.
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Full Description
<1> Chester Archaeology, 1992, Excavations in the garden of No 1 Abbey Green: Roman Barracks, R3330 (Client Report). SCH6809.
Archaeological investigations at Abbey Green between 1975 and 1978 recorded evidence of a north south aligned road between two centurion's houses.
The evidence comprised a road surface of sandstone metalling on a thin bed of sandstone brash between the central and the eastern buildings approximately 4m in width and bordered on both sides by shallow roadside gutters [Contexts P162 & P164].
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6809 Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1992. Excavations in the garden of No 1 Abbey Green: Roman Barracks. R3330. N/A. N/A. R3330.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 404 666 (2m by 7m) (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
May 17 2016 4:19PM