Monument record 436/1/7 - King Street Roman Road-Wilderspool to Stretton section
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Summary
Roman road surface seen in a trench under A59 during construction of the M56. The Roman surface was around 25cms below the modern road level and composed of pebbles around 2-5mm in diam.
King Street Roman road runs between Wilderspool and Middlewich and then onto Chesterton in Staffordshire
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Roman road surface seen in GPO trench under A59 during construction of M56. Edges of road not revealed. Roman surface approx 25cms below modern road level & composed of pebbles c.2-5mm in diam. Thickness of surface was variable & absent in places (1).
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 3/57 Robinson D J 1975 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
<2> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.425 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 621 822 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68SW |
| Civil Parish | STRETTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | STRETTON, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 11 2023 3:38PM