The Roman Road at Reaseheath

Introduction

It has been known for many years that Roman remains are on the Reaseheath Estate. Recently attempts have been made to excavate the Roman Road that goes through land which now is part of the Reaseheath College farm. 



Two archaeologists, John Whittingham and Alex York have carried out the dig, with help from Justin Connor, who works in the Engineering department at the College.  The College have fully supported the excavation and provided a digger to assist.

Background

In ‘Roman Cheshire’ by F.M. Thompson, the following is recorded-

"In 1920, a stamped tile of the Twentieth Legion, and pottery of types manufactured at Holt were found at Reaseheath Hall. . . . . . . and if the discovery can be regarded as genuine, it points to the existence of a site in the area".

The existence of a Roman road (see Map) has been confirmed from aerial surveys and detailed field reconnaisance. This road is believed to go Northwards to Middlewich and continue South-West into the parish of Henhull and on to Baddiley Lodge and Wrenbury.

Useful Links

For more information about Roman Roads see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_roads

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_roads_in_Britain

An excellent map of Roman Roads in Britain is available here:

http://www.romans-in-britain.org.uk/map_romans_roads_in_britain.htm

For more information about the history of Reaseheath click here

For more information about Reaseheath College click here