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Chester is an ancient city in Cheshire, standing on the River Dee. It lies close to the border with Flintshire. Chester was founded as the Roman fort of Deva Victrix in AD 79. Its four main roads, Eastgate, Northgate, Watergate and Bridge, follow routes laid out at this time. The most important Roman remain is the amphitheatre. The city walls comprise the most complete Roman and mediæval defensive town wall system in Britain. The Rows have shops at ground level and, up steps, a second tier of shops protected by covered walkways. Many have stone undercrofts. The Rows, in some form, have existed since the 13th century. The city is within the council area of Cheshire West and Chester.
Place Type: City
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.190191,-2.891669
Grid Reference: SJ 4051 6627
Council Area: Cheshire West and Chester CA
Police Area: Cheshire PA
GBPN ID: 9035
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chester,_Cheshire_9035
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Place Type: City
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.190191,-2.891669
Grid Reference: SJ 4051 6627
Council Area: Cheshire West and Chester CA
Police Area: Cheshire PA
GBPN ID: 9035
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chester,_Cheshire_9035
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