Monument record 684 - Large Mound Near Weaverham
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Summary
A round mound in the area north of Weaverham. Possibly an artificial mound created as a roman surveying point.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A round mound in the area north of Weaverham (2 & 3). Possibly a 'botanicus', a Roman Surveying point. (1 & 4).
<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, Volume III p/137 (Book). SCH1389.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/86 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.453 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
<4> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, p.314 (Book). SCH2878.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH1389 Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. Volume III p/137.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/86 Longley D 1987.
- <3> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.453.
- <4> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester. p.314.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 61 74 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67SW |
| Civil Parish | WEAVERHAM, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WHITEGATE, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 13 2012 3:06PM