Monument record 11381 - Bottoms Lane, Handbridge

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Summary

Historic route leading east from Queen’s Park Road in Handbridge. Bottoms Lane served as the boundary between the parishes of St Bridget’s and St Mary’s on the Hill. The lane has variously been referred to as Newbold Lane in the 16th century, Bottoms Lane leading to Bottoms Gate in the 18th century and Meadows Lane in the 19th century. It is believed to lead to the former hamlet of Newbold.

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Full Description

<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol 5.1: p48 (Book). SCH3228.

Historic route leading east from Queen’s Park Road in Handbridge. Bottoms Lane served as the boundary between the parishes of St Bridget’s and St Mary’s on the Hill. The lane has variously been referred to as Newbold Lane in the 16th century, Bottoms Lane leading to Bottoms Gate in the 18th century and Meadows Lane in the 19th century. It is believed to lead to the former hamlet of Newbold.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. Vol 5.1: p48.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 413 656 (1003m by 302m) (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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Record last edited

Jul 11 2024 4:55PM