Monument record 1189/1/5 - Roman Road - Middlewich to Whitchurch
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Summary
Excavation has revealed identified the line of the Roman Road from Middlewich to Whitchurch. A 38 foot long agger (roman road embankemt) of sand and gravel was excavated. The road surface was of compacted gravel about 1in thick.
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Full Description
Line of the Roman Road from Middlewich to Whitchurch proved by excavation. An agger of sand and gravel forming a cambered surface overlay the natural clay. This extended for 38ft. At the centre was a rammed gravel road surface only 1in thick and covering a width of 12ft (1).
<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 77/19-27 Jermy K 1967 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 77/19-27 Jermy K 1967.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 633 538 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ65SW |
| Civil Parish | HENHULL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Civil Parish | HURLESTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HENHULL, ACTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 10 2022 12:51PM