Monument record 91 - Possible site of a Roman building
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Summary
When the All Saints Church was rebuilt in 1870-2 a mass of Roman concrete was found. This has been interpreted as the site of a Romano-British villa or a similar substantial building.
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Full Description
When All Saints Church was rebuilt in 1870-2 a mass of Roman concrete was found which suggests that a villa or similar substantial building was located here (1).
<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, p.307 (Book). SCH2878.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ58SE 1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, no.287 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. p.307.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ58SE 1964.
- <3> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. no.287.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 580 828 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58SE |
| Civil Parish | DARESBURY, HALTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | DARESBURY, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 27 2025 2:35PM