Monument record 8115 - Roman Concrete Foundation, Chester Castle

At some time around 1790, sections of a concrete foundation were revealed during works at the Castle, which were described as 'rather difficult to remove' (1, 2). Although the exact location of this find is unknown, it may have lain within the area of the County Hall block (3). Probably located in the southern half of the Castle area (4).

<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, /194-5 (Book). SCH2878.

<2> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, 185/No.78 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.

<3> Mason, D. J. P., 1980, Excavations at Chester: 11-15 Castle Street and neighbouring sites 1974-8 : a possible Roman posting house (mansio) (Grosvenor Museum archaeological excavations and survey reports), /3 (Monograph). SCH1194.

<4> Strickland T.J & Davey, P.J., 1978, New evidence for Roman Chester: material from the Chester Conference November 1977, /33 (Book). SCH2242.