Monument record 11377/1 - Evidence of fishing industry at Edgar's Fields

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Summary

Evidence of post medieval to modern fishing has been identified at Edgar's Field. Primarily dating to the 19th to 20th century the evidence includes carving of boats on the coping stones along the river bank of the park. In addition, a number of metal pins, used for attaching fishing nets, have been noted.

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Evidence of post medieval to modern fishing has been identified at Edgar's Field. Primarily dating to the 19th to 20th century the evidence includes carving of boats on the coping stones along the river bank of the park. In addition, a number of metal pins, used for attaching fishing nets, have been noted. (1)


<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Morris, M. 05/04/2013 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

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  • <1> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Morris, M. 05/04/2013.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 406 656 (76m by 42m) (2 map features)
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 8 2024 5:57PM