Monument record 436/1/12 - King Street - Middlewich to Chesterton Section
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Summary
A section of Roman road was said to have been excavated to the rear of Brookfield. Visit to site showed slight rise in hedgeline by railway but no other evidence.
King Street Roman road runs between Wilderspool and Middlewich and then onto Chesterton in Staffordshire
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
F J Poole reported finding a Roman Road 4could be traced by the stones showing on the surface, up and beyond the railway (1). The road runs directly along the edge of the family garden to the rear of Boothville (2). Visit to site showed slight rise in hedgeline by railway but no other evidence (3).
<1> Codrington T, 1903-18, Roman Roads in Britain (Book). SCH2902.
<2> Various, Cheshire History, 17/24-5 Greenwood H M 1986 (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.
<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner R C (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 738 618 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76SW |
| Civil Parish | SANDBACH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ELTON, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 11 2023 3:38PM