The collapsed section of Roman wall (image: Sam Warrenger)
Investigations have begun into what caused part of Chester’s Roman city wall to collapse during construction work.
The section of the ancient structure adjoins the site of a new aparthotel development.
Cheshire West and Chester Council said that the collapse on Friday last week had occurred following excavations by a private developer, thought to be Liverpool-based Walker and Williams.
A council spokesperson said: “Investigations are continuing to establish the exact reasons for the collapse, but early indications appear to show that earth had been removed from the bottom of the city walls behind 15 to 19 Newgate Street (near to the wall walkway leading out of the Grosvenor Shopping Centre).
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