How well do you know Chester’s historic buildings?
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From its ancient walls to its mock-Tudor shop fronts, Chester has many fascinating architectural sights. With a history stretching back almost 2,000 years, it’s little wonder that thousands of visitors head to the Cheshire city each year to view its many landmarks.
However, whether you live there, have been before or are just considering a trip, how well do you know the historic structures of Chester? Let’s find out:
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While the city’s walls have a number of famous towers, which of the following is not amongst them?
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Morgan’s Mount was built as a gun emplacement during the English Civil War, while Water Tower used to stand in the River Dee, although it is now 200 yards inland. Pemberton’s Parlour, otherwise known as Goblin Tower, was named after a former city mayor.
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Morgan’s Mount was built as a gun emplacement during the English Civil War, while Water Tower used to stand in the River Dee, although it is now 200 yards inland. Pemberton’s Parlour, otherwise known as Goblin Tower, was named after a former city mayor.
Question 2 of 20
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Which gate stands on the site of the original Roman entrance into the fortress of Deva Victrix?
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Now one of the most famous sights in Chester, Eastgate was the most important entrance into the city for centuries. The current structure dates from 1768.
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Now one of the most famous sights in Chester, Eastgate was the most important entrance into the city for centuries. The current structure dates from 1768.
Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Which pub has been described as “one of the last of the great timber-framed town houses in England”?
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Named for the coat of arms of the Earl of Shrewsbury, the Bear and Billet was constructed during the 1600s as a town house for the nobleman.
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Named for the coat of arms of the Earl of Shrewsbury, the Bear and Billet was constructed during the 1600s as a town house for the nobleman.
Question 4 of 20
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Where can you look upon an organ and altar while enjoying a pint?
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With it actually being a bar and restaurant, enjoying a drink in The Church is less sacrilegious than you may think.
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With it actually being a bar and restaurant, enjoying a drink in The Church is less sacrilegious than you may think.
Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Which building is said to contain the earliest surviving shop front in England?
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This 13th-Century structure is easily recognisable by the Gothic script wrote across its front, reading ‘Three Old Arches’. It is part of the Chester Rows and is classed as a Grade I-listed building.
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This 13th-Century structure is easily recognisable by the Gothic script wrote across its front, reading ‘Three Old Arches’. It is part of the Chester Rows and is classed as a Grade I-listed building.
Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Where can a great example of Roman underfloor heating be found in the city?
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A four-storey building and part of the Chester Rows, 39 Bridge Street contains a Roman hypocaust in its cellar, which was discovered during a renovation of the property in 1864. Since it now houses a Spudulike restaurant, warmth can also be enjoyed on the ground floor in the form of a baked potato.
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A four-storey building and part of the Chester Rows, 39 Bridge Street contains a Roman hypocaust in its cellar, which was discovered during a renovation of the property in 1864. Since it now houses a Spudulike restaurant, warmth can also be enjoyed on the ground floor in the form of a baked potato.
Question 7 of 20
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Eastgate Clock is believed to be the most photographed timepiece after Big Ben, however, who was the 19th-century Chester architect that designed it?
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Douglas designed around 500 buildings across the North West and was born in nearby Sandiway.
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Douglas designed around 500 buildings across the North West and was born in nearby Sandiway.
Question 8 of 20
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Keeping on the subject of the Eastgate Clock, for which occasion was it designed?
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Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee – Inscribed with the year 1897 and the letters ‘VR’, the Eastgate Clock was commissioned to celebrate Victoria’s 60th year on the throne.
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Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee – Inscribed with the year 1897 and the letters ‘VR’, the Eastgate Clock was commissioned to celebrate Victoria’s 60th year on the throne.
Question 9 of 20
9. Question
There are many old churches in Chester, but which one had to have its spire removed in the 18th-century due to “having been much injured by lightning”?
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With the holy site having lost and gained in height a number of times over the centuries, today it has a pyramidal spire that was designed by John Douglas in 1886.
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With the holy site having lost and gained in height a number of times over the centuries, today it has a pyramidal spire that was designed by John Douglas in 1886.
Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Officially opened by Queen Victoria’s mother in 1832, which bridge across the River Dee was the longest single-span arch bridge in the world at the time?
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Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld opened the Grosvenor crossing on the 17th October, 1832, with the first traffic going across it in November of 1833. It kept its record for 30 years.
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Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld opened the Grosvenor crossing on the 17th October, 1832, with the first traffic going across it in November of 1833. It kept its record for 30 years.
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
What architectural gems are believed to be unique to Chester city centre?
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The famous Rows are found on all four of the main streets in the city’s centre, with covered walkways on the upper floors leading into other establishments. In essence, the structures act as two separate streets on top of one another.
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The famous Rows are found on all four of the main streets in the city’s centre, with covered walkways on the upper floors leading into other establishments. In essence, the structures act as two separate streets on top of one another.
Question 12 of 20
12. Question
The Blue Bell on Northgate Street is said to be the oldest surviving example of what in Chester?
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Believed to have been built in the mid to late 1400s, the Blue Bell was originally two houses, although they were joined together during the 18th Century.
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Believed to have been built in the mid to late 1400s, the Blue Bell was originally two houses, although they were joined together during the 18th Century.
Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Which scheduled monument is also the oldest bridge in Chester?
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With a crossing at the site having been recorded in the Domesday Book, the aptly named Old Dee Bridge that exists today is believed to be the rebuilt structure ordered by the Black Prince in 1357.
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With a crossing at the site having been recorded in the Domesday Book, the aptly named Old Dee Bridge that exists today is believed to be the rebuilt structure ordered by the Black Prince in 1357.
Question 14 of 20
14. Question
On which Grade II-listed building in Chester can you find stone carvings of William the Conqueror and the seven Norman Earls of the city?
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Originally constructed as the park keeper’s lodge, this building was another one designed by John Douglas in Chester. The lower storey is created with red sandstone and the upper floor is timber-framed with plaster panels, while it also contains the carvings.
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Originally constructed as the park keeper’s lodge, this building was another one designed by John Douglas in Chester. The lower storey is created with red sandstone and the upper floor is timber-framed with plaster panels, while it also contains the carvings.
Question 15 of 20
15. Question
From which tower on Chester’s walls is King Charles I said to have watched his army being defeated at the Battle of Rowton Heath?
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Although some historians have stated that the King may have instead watched the English Civil War battle from atop the city’s cathedral, a plaque now marks the spot at Phoenix, which is alternatively known as King Charles’ Tower.
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Although some historians have stated that the King may have instead watched the English Civil War battle from atop the city’s cathedral, a plaque now marks the spot at Phoenix, which is alternatively known as King Charles’ Tower.
Question 16 of 20
16. Question
What was the first building to have its portion of the Chester Rows enclosed?
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Now a public house, the Grade I-listed building enclosed its part of the Rows during the 1600s. The other answers are still all part of the unique architectural structures.
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Now a public house, the Grade I-listed building enclosed its part of the Rows during the 1600s. The other answers are still all part of the unique architectural structures.
Question 17 of 20
17. Question
How long are Chester’s city walls?
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The walls have been described as the most complete example of Roman and medieval town defences in Britain, with the circuit as we know it today having been established during the 12th Century.
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The walls have been described as the most complete example of Roman and medieval town defences in Britain, with the circuit as we know it today having been established during the 12th Century.
Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Which 13th-Century gate was built into the walls to allow monks to have access to their vegetable garden?
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Although its name may have given it away, this secondary gate was created after the monks of St. Werburgh’s Abbey petitioned Edward I. The King granted permission, but only as long as the door was always locked by nightfall.
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Although its name may have given it away, this secondary gate was created after the monks of St. Werburgh’s Abbey petitioned Edward I. The King granted permission, but only as long as the door was always locked by nightfall.
Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Which bridge that was opened in 1824 allows for hikers from Cardiff to cross the Dee into Chester?
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Designed by Thomas Telford, this cast-iron structure with sandstone abutments can be found on the Marches Way, which is a footpath that leads all the way from Chester, along the Welsh border, to Cardiff.
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Designed by Thomas Telford, this cast-iron structure with sandstone abutments can be found on the Marches Way, which is a footpath that leads all the way from Chester, along the Welsh border, to Cardiff.
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Chester Weir, which crosses the River Dee, was designed to build up a head of water for waterwheel-powered mills. However, in which century was it built?
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Surprisingly, the weir, which is now a Grade I-listed building, was created from sandstone in 1093, and it is still an important feature for the city.
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Surprisingly, the weir, which is now a Grade I-listed building, was created from sandstone in 1093, and it is still an important feature for the city.
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