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Chester - Castles, Cathedrals,
Monuments,
Stately Homes & Palaces
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Since the stone age, man has been
creating majestic structures that we still marvel at
today.
Whether you are interested in ancient monuments,
battlefield sites, re-enactments,
Roman and Norman forts and castles, Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic
Cathedrals, Ruined Abbeys etc, this is the page that
should give you the information you need.
Here we try to list properties in
private ownership but open to the public (even if only
occasionally) as well as those in the care of the
National Trust or English/Scottish Heritage.
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Beeston Castle
Beeston, Cheshire
Tel: 01829 260464
E-mail:
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Web:
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Stands majestically on sheer rocky crags which
fall sharply away from the castle walls. Beeston
has stunning views of the surrounding
countryside. Experience the history of Saxon and
Viking life and see a re-enactment of a
ferocious battle between them. (specific dates)
(English Heritage).
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Chester Castle: Agricola
Tower and Castle Walls
Tel: 0870 3331181 Fax:
01793 414926
E-mail:
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Web:
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Set in the angle of the city walls, this 12th
century tower contains a fine vaulted chapel.
Walls open at all times; cell block open
Easter-September daily 10.00-18.00.
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Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Tel: 01244 324324
E-mail:
enquiries@chesteramphitheatre.co.uk
Web:
www.chester.gov.uk
The largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain,
partially excavated. Used for entertainment and
military training by the 20th Legion, based at
the fortress of Dewa. Open all reasonable hours.
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King Charles' Tower
City Walls
Tel: 01244 324324
E-mail:
webmaster@ chester.gov.uk
Web:
www.chestercc.gov.uk
King Charles Tower, also known as the Phoenix
Tower, is named after Charles I who is said to
have watched the decisive Battle of Rowton Moor
from the roof in 1645 during the English Civil
War.
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Water Tower
City Walls
Tel: 01244 324324
Web:
www.bwpics.co.uk
The Water Tower was added to the end of an
arched spur to the original city walls after the
river silted up and changed course in the 14th
century. The tower was built in 1322 at a cost
of 100 pounds. Forty or so Roman graves have
been found within the Walls here. Centuries
later, the same "Plague Field" was used to bury
some of the thousands of Chester's 16th and 17th
century victims of the bubonic plague.
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CHESTER CATHEDRAL SHOP
12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU
Tel: 01244 311586
Fax: 01244 313155
E-mail:
shop@chestercathedral.com
Web:
www.chestercathedral.com
Open: Mon-Sat,9.30am - 5pm. Sun 11am -
4pm.
Chester Cathedral Shop is in the
original monks' wine cellar, a perfect setting
for the extensive range of music of all
styles, Christian jewellery, books, cards,
gifts, and Cathedral wine!
Mail order service and
credit cards accepted.
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Chester Cathedral
St Werburgh Street, Chester
Tel: 01244 324756
E-mail:
burrows@chestercathedral.com
Web:
www.chestercathedral.com
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A place of worship for
over 1000 years.
Parts of the Norman church begun in 1092 can
still be seen in the present building, which
reflects all the Gothic architectural styles.
Discover the finest Quire stalls in Britain,
with intricately carved 'misericords'; the
famous Cobweb Picture; and a facsimile of
Handel's Messiah first rehearsed here.
Beautiful monastic cloisters and garden.
Audio-visual presentation exhibition of its
history. Admission: Free.
Shop and refectory for snacks/meals. Cathedral
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St. Mary's Centre
St. Mary's Hill
Originally one of Chester's seven medieval
parish churches. Inside are the painted tombs of
wealthy local families; outside, in the
churchyard, the graves of prisoners executed in
the Castle. Three Cheshire witches hung in 1656
are buried in a corner.
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St. John's Church
Little St. John Street
Web:
www.bwpics.co.uk
Founded by the Saxons, probably with stone taken
from the decaying Amphitheatre, this church now
boasts the finest Norman architecture in the
city. Parliamentary cannon pounded the city
walls from the top of its tower (now collapsed)
during the English Civil War.
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St. Peter's Church
The Cross, Chester
Tel: 01244 313920
A Saxon Church founded on the site of the
Principia (Roman headquarters). Much of the
present building is 14th and 15th Century.
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