List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: REMAINS OF ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
List entry Number: 1375863
Location
REMAINS OF ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE, LITTLE ST JOHN STREET
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
District Type |
Parish |
| Cheshire West and Chester | Unitary Authority | |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: I
Date first listed: 10-Jan-1972
Date of most recent amendment: 23-Jul-1998
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 469842
Asset Groupings
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
CHESTER CITY (EM)
SJ4066 LITTLE ST JOHN STREET
1932-1/6/183 (South side)
10/01/72 Remains of Roman Amphitheatre
(Formerly Listed as:
Remains of Roman Amphitheatre)
GV I
Remains of Roman military amphitheatre. C2. Sandstone. Visible
remains comprise parts of lower stonework of north half of the
amphitheatre: up to 14 courses of stone wall between theatre
and auditorium; lower side walls of vomitorium, north;
narrower access east. The foundation lines of the north half
of the auditorium are marked in concrete strips in the grass.
The site of the south half of theatre and auditorium is
concealed by a high wall, and any remains are at present
wholly covered.
Listing NGR: SJ4082366192
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National Grid Reference: SJ 40823 66192
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