Monument record 11359 - House of Peter the Clerk, Stone Hall, Castle Street
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Summary
A stone hall, said to belong to Peter the Clerk in the 14th century, was recorded on the corner of Castle Street and Bridge Street. The hall comprised a substantial mansion with hall, undercrofts and stables. Following his death, the hall passed to his descendents – the Thornton family.
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Full Description
<1> Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds), 2003, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vi, The City of Chester - General History and Topography, p212 (Book). SCH6521.
A stone hall, said to belong to Peter the Clerk in the 14th century, was recorded on the corner of Castle Street and Bridge Street. The hall comprised a substantial mansion with hall, undercrofts and stables. Following his death, the hall passed to his descendents – the Thornton family.
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- <1> SCH6521 Book: Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds). 2003. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vi, The City of Chester - General History and Topography. p212.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 65 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| 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 21 2013 1:32PM