Monument record 10852 - Carved head on building

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A carved stone figure is recorded on a building in Great Boughton, described in 1991 as being on the wall of the Midland Bank opposite the mini roundabout on Tarvin Road. A stone figure carved into the wall of a building opposite the mini-roundabout on Tarvin Road. It is thought to be 17th century by its style. There is other irregular stone work in the fabric of this building. It would seem to belong to a large group of stone heads from Britain which on stylistic grounds are termed 'Celtic', but which show continuity into the Post Medieval period.

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A stone figure carved into wall of building opposite the mini-roundabout, Tarvin Road. It is thought to be 17th century by its style and seems to be older than the building. It is carved into a rectangular shaped block approximately 8 inches by 4 inches. There is other irregular stone work in the fabric of this building (1). It would seem to belong to a large group of stone heads from Britain which on stylistic grounds are termed 'Celtic', but which show continuity into the Post Medieval period.


<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, The Manchester Museum, Petch. M, 1991. (Written Communication). SCH3756.

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  • <1> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. The Manchester Museum, Petch. M, 1991..

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Grid reference SJ 416 665 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE

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Sep 28 2021 12:57PM