Monument record 11448 - Real Tennis court at Foregate Street
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Summary
Documentary evidence for a real tennis court to the rear of the Royal Oak Inn at No 44 Foregate Street, Chester in the mid to late 17th century. Records indicate it was a brick built structure approximately 34m by 12m with galleries on three sides and was built in around 1674-1676. It was subsequently converted into a theatre in 1767 and possibly demolished by 1794.
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Full Description
Documentary evidence for a real tennis court to the rear of the Royal Oak Inn at No 44 Foregate Street, Chester in the mid to late 17th century. Records indicate it was a brick built structure approximately 34m by 12m with galleries on three sides and was built in around 1674-1676. It was subsequently converted into a theatre in 1767 and possibly demolished by 1794. (1)
The primary source are documents ZJ/DWW/43 to 53 at the Chester Records Office.
<1> Chester Civic Trust (T Welsh), 2014, The Tennis Court - Foregate Street (Web Site). SCH7400.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH7400 Web Site: Chester Civic Trust (T Welsh). 2014. The Tennis Court - Foregate Street. http://www.chestercivictrust.org.uk/stories-from-chesters-past/the-tennis-court-foregate-street/.
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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, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 15 2024 11:47AM