Monument record 11403 - Rope Walk, Wall Road
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Summary
A rope walk is recorded at Edgar's Field on nineteenth century maps. It appears to comprise a long narrow path approximately 75m in length along the south bank of the River Dee.
A rope walk was a long narrow lane or covered path where long strands of material were laid before being twisted into rope. Rope was essential for sailing ships and may have been a subsidiary industry of Chester's port.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A rope walk is recorded along the inside of the city walls, roughly along City Walls Road, on nineteenth century maps (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1872-1875, Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH6780.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6780 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1875. Metric Ten Foot Scale Town Plan of Chester. 1:500.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 401 665 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 1:37PM