Roman Gardens, Chester, Cheshire

Photograph taken 1945 - 1980 © Historic England Archive ref: AA98/04501

Chester was the Roman fortress town of Deva and much Roman material has been found. Roman coilumns and a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) have been reconstructed in the Roman Gardens just outside the Newgate.

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Cheshire Chester

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Roman (43 - 409)

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An aerial view of Housesteads Fort. Its Roman name 'Vercovicium' means 'The Place of Fighters'. It was one of a chain of forts built along Hadrian's Wall. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Read detailed archaeological description.

Roman Gardens, Chester, Cheshire

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