Monument record 11355/1 - Cockpit at Newgate Street
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Summary
A cockpit or cock fighting ring was recorded near the Newgate in the 17th century. It was apparently built by William Stanley, Earl of Derby in 1619 near the walls of the Newgate, however, it was subsequently removed to the north side of the gate in 1789.
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Full Description
<1> Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds), 2005, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vii, The City of Chester - The City of Chester, Culture, Buildings, Institutions, p263 (Book). SCH6522.
A cockpit or cock fighting ring was recorded near the Newgate in the 17th century. It was apparently built by William Stanley, Earl of Derby in 1619 near the walls of the Newgate, however, it was subsequently removed to the north side of the gate in 1789.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6522 Book: Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds). 2005. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vii, The City of Chester - The City of Chester, Culture, Buildings, Institutions. p263.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 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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Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 1:37PM