Chester in Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Georgian Elegance

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 9, 2024

1. Georgian Elegance Marker

Inscription. From Tudor times this was a wealthy area and one of the most fashionable parts of Chester.

Following Henry VIII's destruction of the monasteries, the outbuildings of St John's church became homes for the local gentry. In the 18th century a number of fine mansions with elaborate gardens were built in this area.

One of these, St John's House, was built on the site of the northern entrance to the amphitheatre and was demolished in 1958 to allow its excavation.

Dee House in front of you was built in 1730 for James Comberbach, a wealthy merchant and mayor of Chester. Little did he know what lay beneath! In 1854 It was taken over as a convent and girls' school and extensions were added, including a Gothic revival chapel. The convent and school closed in 1976.

Now a Grade II Listed Building, Dee House stands over part of the amphitheatre. A trial excavation has shown its cellar has destroyed much of the archaeology below.

Erected by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.

Location. 53° 11.345′ N, 2° 53.228′ W.

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Marker is in Chester, England, in Cheshire West and Chester. It can be reached from Little Saint John Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Little St John St, Chester, England CH1, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Roman Amphitheatre (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Roman Amphitheatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Celebrating Nature's Glory in Art (within shouting distance of this marker); North West Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Bathing in Style (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tale of Three Gateways (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of St John the Baptist

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 9, 2024

2. Dee House

(within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.