Monument record 436/1/20 - Frandley to Comberbach spur off King Street Roman Road
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Full Description
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Roman Road Research Group (RRRG) 22/08/2023 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
A spur off 70a south of Franley (SJ 639 791) can be traced on lidar and Satellite Aerials across the fields to the edge of Comberbach (SJ 644 776). Its is most noticeable in "Stoney Field" (Tithe Map) just to the west of Field Farm (SJ 642 783). Beyond Comberbach it probably follows Marbury Road on an alignment taking it directly to the Northwich Roman fort but no evidence has been found to confirm this part of the route
<2> Margary, I. D., 1973, Roman Roads in Britain, /302-303 (Book). SCH2903.
King Street Roman Road. Traced from Warrington to Sandbach for 18 miles. Margary road number 70a.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (9)
- Event - Intervention: An Archaeological Watching Brief in Response to a Gas Main Replacement Programme, King Street and Kinderton, Middlewich, Cheshire (Ref: N/A) (ECH4806)
- Event - Interpretation: Canalside Farm, King Street, Rudheath, Northwich (ECH4364)
- Event - Intervention: King Street Roman Road, Stretton, near Warrington: Archaeological Evaluation (Ref: N/A) (ECH3511)
- Event - Interpretation: Monuments Protection Programme Scoring (ECH1271)
- Event - Interpretation: Proposed Gas Pipeline Works in Harbutt's Field, Middlewich, Cheshire: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (Ref: N/A) (ECH4965)
- Event - Intervention: Spark Hall Farm, Stretton, Cheshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief (ECH3770)
- Event - Intervention: Stockton Heath Primary School (Ref: N/A) (ECH4114)
- Event - Survey: Viridor, Proposed Development of a Waste Treatment Plant, Lostock Gralam: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage (Ref: LE10104/EIA 002A) (ECH4697)
- Event - Interpretation: Wincham Urban Village, Northwich, Cheshire: Heritage Statement (Ref: WUV011) (ECH4813)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 6422 7829 (301m by 1383m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67NW |
| Civil Parish | COMBERBACH, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Civil Parish | ANTROBUS, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | SEVEN OAKS, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ANTROBUS, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | COMBERBACH, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 19 2024 4:21PM