Monument record 1017/1/2 - Roman road - Chester to Middlewich
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Summary
Cropmarks of ditches of Roman road from Chester to Middlewich can be seen on aerial photographs. Cropmarks are visible changes in the growth of vegetation that may indicate a buried feature. These distinctions can usually only be identified from Aerial Photographs.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Cropmarks of ditches of Roman road from Chester to Middlewich. Ditch on north is narrower than that on the south. Mark the course of the road between Oakmere lake and the modern A54 for about 100 yards east of Valley Farm (1).
<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 83/173 Waddelove A C & E 1985 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<2> Various, Aerial photographs, HSL UK 73 60/nos 1726+1727 Cheshire County Council (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 576 673 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56NE |
| Civil Parish | OAKMERE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OAKMERE, DELAMERE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 19 2023 5:59PM