Monument record 8388 - Roman hypocaust at Mitre Tavern, Eastgate Street (possible Centurion's House)
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Full Description
Documentary reference to a Roman hypocaust on the site of the National Westminster Bank on the corner of Eastgate Street and St Werburgh Street (formerly the site of the Mitre Tavern).
The hypocaust was given in an account by Judge W Wynne Ffoulkes to the author (W.J Williams) who noted its discovery during the demolition of the tavern. From its position it belonged to a centurion’s house (3)
<1> n/a, 1926, Miscellanea, p190 (Article in Journal). SCH5957.
<2> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, No.24 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p155 (Book). SCH3556.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH5957 Article in Journal: n/a. 1926. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. p190.
- <2> SCH5956 Article in Journal: Lawson, P H. 1926. Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. No.24.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p155.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 406 663 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| 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
May 7 2013 4:37PM