Find Spot record 8042/14 - Roman building material from the Royal Infirmary
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Summary
Large quantities of Roman building material including brick and tile were discovered during the building of the Royal Infirmary in 1759
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Full Description
During the construction of the Infirmary in around 1759, a large quantity of tiles and Roman bricks was recovered indicating a substantial structure in the vicinity (1) Watkin suggests they came from the Roman wall although it has also been suggested they represent a pottery kiln in the area.
<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, p94n (Book). SCH2878.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p177 (Book). SCH3556.
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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 |
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Record last edited
Sep 30 2024 4:43PM