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Roman quarry is a scheduled ancient monument located on Edgar's Field near Dee Bridge in Cheshire, England. The site comprises a Roman-period stone extraction site associated with Edgar's Cave, a rock-cut feature within the quarry workings. A rock-cut figure of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and crafts, is carved into the rock face and represents evidence of religious observance at the quarry during the Roman occupation of Britain. The monument testifies to the industrial exploitation of the local stone resources and the cultural practices of the Roman workforce operating in the region.
Roman quarry including Edgar's Cave and the rock-cut figure of Minerva on Edgar's Field, 150m south west of Dee Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014718. View the official record →
Roman quarry is a scheduled ancient monument located on Edgar's Field near Dee Bridge in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014718.
Roman quarry including Edgar's Cave and the rock-cut figure of Minerva on Edgar's Field, 150m south west of Dee Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014718.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntington Hall moated site (2.5 km), Motte and associated earthworks east of Old Rectory (2.9 km), Moated site north-west of Mill Hill House Farm (3.1 km).
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