Monument record 844/1/13 - Roman Road - Crossing at Northwich (Chester - Manchester Route 7a)
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Summary
A Roman road in Northwich must have crossed the River Weaver. The site of this crossing is unknown, but seems likely, from the alignment of the road on either bank, to have been near Town Bridge.
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Full Description
Roman road in Northwich. The site of the crossing of the Weaver is unknown, but seems likely, from the alignment of the road on either bank, to have been near Town Bridge (1). The road was also discovered at Castle Dockyard (2).
<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/218 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<2> Cambrian Archaeological Association, 1846–present, Archaeologia Cambrensis, 10/445 (Journal/Periodical). SCH305.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 656 738 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67SE |
| Civil Parish | NORTHWICH, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NORTHWICH, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 22 2024 12:27PM