Monument record 547/1/11 - North Cheshire Ridge Roman Road
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Summary
A roman road surface was observed in a pipe trench being dug in a verge. It is part of the North Cheshire Ridge Roman road. It had a top layer of cobbles in sand with a sandy gravel foundation.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Section through North Cheshire Ridge Roman road near Cross Farm, Appleton. Roman surface observed at intervals along a pipe trench in a verge. Section showed top surface of ochre or reddish-brown sand and sandy gravel Foundation and main structure was a layer of cobbles up to 11 cms in diam in sand. Width of metalling was 16.5 m (1).
<1> Various, Cheshire History, 13/1984 Hughes E M (Journal/Periodical). SCH811.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH811 Journal/Periodical: Various. Cheshire History. 13/1984 Hughes E M.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 633 835 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68SW |
| Civil Parish | APPLETON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | APPLETON, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 21 2022 11:45AM