Monument record 120/1 - Possible medieval enclosure at Halton
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Summary
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Type and Period (6)
- DITCHED ENCLOSURE (Enclosure-ditch & bank, Roman to Post Medieval - 43 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Roman to Post Medieval - 43 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ROAD (Road-minor, Roman to Post Medieval - 43 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- TEMPORARY CAMP (Marching Camp, Roman to Post Medieval - 43 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- DEER PARK (Roman to Post Medieval - 43 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- MILITARY CAMP (Military Site, Roman to Post Medieval - 43 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Full Description
Foote Gower describes an earthwork of a ditch and rampart, enclosing 40 acres in a parallelogram, with Halton Castle in one corner, implying a medieval re-use of earlier fortifications. Note states "the Roman remains at Halton and the military road to it from Dunham were investigated by Mr Stones c.1699 (1). This account should be compared with evidence for a Roman Camp at Halton Brow CSMR record 110 and the Halton Deer Park CSMR record 104/2.
<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, /295 (Book). SCH2878.
<2> Gower F, 1768-1800, Foote Gower Manuscripts, 11,338/74 (Manuscript). SCH963.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 537 819 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HALTON, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | RUNCORN & WIDNES NON PARISH AREA, HALTON |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 16 2023 6:01PM