Minerva's Shrine, Chester
Minerva's Shrine, Chester, Roman shrine in Edgar's Field, Chester, England
The shrine features a carved figure of Minerva holding a spear, with an owl perched above her right shoulder in the sandstone rock face.
Quarry workers carved this shrine into the sandstone during the second century to honor Minerva while extracting stone for Chester's Roman walls.
Local residents made offerings at this shrine to request protection during their river crossings, emphasizing the connection between Roman religious practices and daily life.
Visitors can find the shrine by walking across the Old Dee Bridge from Chester city center and turning right into Edgar's Field after passing the Ship Inn.
This shrine stands as Western Europe's only Roman goddess representation that remains in its exact original location from ancient times.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
GPS coordinates: 53.18417,-2.88944
Latest update: June 14, 2025 07:19
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St. Mary's Centre, Chester
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Shipgate House
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Curtain wall to south of inner bailey
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13, Bridge Place
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Boys Club
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Part of City Walls from Bridgegate to Drum Tower 50 Metres East
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Agricola Tower
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B Block
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Number 5 and rear dwelling and attached wall
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