Monument record 844/1/8 - Roman Road - Nettleford Wood (Chester - Manchester Route 7a)
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Full Description
Section of Roman road in Nettleford Wood recorded by Dr Robson in 1850. The road is 'more-or-less clearly marked for half a mile, running a little south of west. It is nine or ten yards across, becoming a well-marked crown with shallow ditches on each side ... Gravel is spread over the surface and is said by the Foresters to be 18 inches deep' (1).
<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 3/70 Robson J 1850 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<2> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 3/111-133 Kirk E 1885 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<3> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, /36-39 (Book). SCH2878.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 3/70 Robson J 1850.
- <2> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 3/111-133 Kirk E 1885.
- <3> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. /36-39.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 539 688 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56NW |
| Civil Parish | DELAMERE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | EDDISBURY, DELAMERE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 30 2024 2:37PM