Memorials & monuments · North West England
South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress
In or near Chester.
South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
John S Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The South East Angle Tower and wall of the Roman legionary fortress is located in Cheshire West and Chester, postcode CH1 1DE. The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1376166). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2025
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Details CHESTER CITY (IM) SJ4066SE CITY WALLS 595-1/4/118 (East side) 10/01/72 South-east angle tower and wall of Roman Legionary Fortress (Formerly Listed as: Foundations of SE angle of Roman fortress wall & internal tower) GV I Base of former south-east angle tower. Late C1 to early C2. Purple-grey ashlar sandstone. Trapezoidal in plan. Parts of a base-course are visible, then 2 weathered plinth-courses and parts of an ashlar facing course above, with the rubble core and parts of the coursed rubble inner face rising a little higher. The outer face is segmental in plan to coincide with the quadrant corner of the former fortress wall. Part foundations of an adjoining chamber within the former wall-line west of the tower. The remains of the tower and adjoining fragment of the Roman wall are bonded together, built at the same time. (Cheshire Sites and Monuments Record: Collens J: Chester City: 3000/1/24). Listing NGR: SJ4075166165 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 470160 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Sick to Death is an interactive museum located in St Michael's Church, Chester, that explores the history of medicine through engaging exhibits. Visitors can experience various themed areas, including a self-guided tour featuring historical medical practices and quirky installations.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South East Angle Tower and wall of the Roman legionary fortress is located in North Wales, within the unparished area of Cheshire West and Chester. This structure is designated as a Grade I listed building, recognising its historical significance as part of the ancient Roman fortifications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1893, -2.8882
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 1DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 421219
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last entry 5pm
- Official site
- sicktodeath.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528407 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Roman Angle Tower
Archaeological sites · 0.0 km
Thimbleby's Tower
Historic houses · 0.0 km
Off the Wall, Chester
Historic pubs · 0.0 km
.JPG?width=1200)
Newgate
Historic bridges · 0.0 km
Wesley Methodist Church, Chester
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Altar to Nemesis (replica)
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
St Andrew's Church, Chester
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Hill forts · 0.1 km
Repositioned Roman remains in The Roman Gardens
Museums · 0.1 km
Roman Amphitheatre
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Tethering Stone (replica)
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Dee House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Roman Angle Tower
Roman Angle Tower — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Thimbleby's Tower
Thimbleby's Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Off the Wall, Chester
Off the Wall, Chester in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North West England
Newgate
Newgate is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Wesley Methodist Church, Chester
Wesley Methodist Church, Chester — Grade II listed church in Chester, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Altar to Nemesis (replica)
Altar to Nemesis (replica) — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress
Places to stay
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Mill Hotel & Spa
Mill Hotel & Spa — a hotel in wales north.
📷 5
📷 7
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · North West England
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester — a hotel in wales north. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Off the Wall, Chester
Off the Wall, Chester in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Falcon, Chester
The Falcon, Chester in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
44, Foregate Street
44, Foregate Street in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Public conveniences and former lodge and shop
Public conveniences and former lodge and shop in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Forest House, Chester
Forest House, Chester in Wales North, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument — Monument, dating to 1905.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Airborne Forces Memorial
Airborne Forces Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Albert Memorial
Albert Memorial — Monument, dating to 1869.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Armada Beacon
Armada Beacon is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress?
- South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 1DE), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress?
- South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 1DE.
- Is South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress a listed building?
- South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress a protected site?
- Yes — South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress free to visit?
- Yes, South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress is free to enter.
- How do I get to South East Angle Tower and wall of roman legionary fortress?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 1DE.