Monument record 2417/1/2 - Roman Road - Chester to Wilderspool, Warrington (Margary Route 701)
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Summary
Possible route of the Roman road from Chester to Wilderspool. The road must have rounded the steep hills behind Frodsham.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Roman road from Chester to Wilderspool. The road must have rounded the precipitous hills behind Frodsham & the older road climbs higher up the hillside than the present road by Howey Lane & Church Lane, which probably represent the earlier course (1).
<1> Margary, I. D., 1973, Roman Roads in Britain, /304-305 (Book). SCH2903.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2903 Book: Margary, I. D.. 1973. Roman Roads in Britain. /304-305.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 517 773 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NW |
| Civil Parish | FRODSHAM, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | FRODSHAM LORDSHIP, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 14 2025 10:39AM