Archaeological sites · North West England
Minerva Roman rock shrine
In or near Chester.
Minerva Roman rock shrine — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Minerva Roman rock shrine is a archaeological located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Cheshire Military Museum showcases the history of Cheshire soldiers from the 17th century to the present. Visitors can explore interactive displays, film archives, and artifacts that illustrate the experiences of soldiers during various conflicts, including World War One.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Minerva Roman rock shrine is an archaeological site located in North Wales. This site features a rock-cut shrine dedicated to the Roman goddess Minerva, reflecting the area's historical significance during the Roman occupation of Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1842, -2.8893
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH4 7JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Phone
- 01244 327617
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Thursday – Monday 10am – 4pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- cheshiremilitarymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/403887883 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minerva Roman rock shrine?
- Minerva Roman rock shrine is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 7JY), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Minerva Roman rock shrine?
- Minerva Roman rock shrine — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Minerva Roman rock shrine?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH4 7JY.
- Is Minerva Roman rock shrine a protected site?
- Yes — Minerva Roman rock shrine is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Minerva Roman rock shrine free to visit?
- Yes, Minerva Roman rock shrine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minerva Roman rock shrine?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 7JY.