Monument record 1189/1/1 - Roman road - Nantwich to Middlewich (Margary Route 700)
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Summary
The course of the Roman road that runs between Nantwich and Middlewich can be seen at Occlestonegreen. From Occlestonegreen, the modern road follows it for a few yards, then the agger can be seen in a hedge. An agger is a roman road embankment.
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Full Description
Course of the Roman road can be seen at Occlestonegreen. From Occlestonegreen, the modern road follows it for a few yards, then the agger can be seen in a hedge, then the approach road to Field Farm follows it (1).
<1> Margary, I. D., 1973, Roman Roads in Britain, /304 (Book). SCH2903.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2903 Book: Margary, I. D.. 1973. Roman Roads in Britain. /304.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 696 634 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ66SE |
| Civil Parish | WIMBOLDSLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OCCLESTONE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 17 2020 12:20PM