Minerva's Shrine, Handbridge, Chester
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Minerva's Shrine, Handbridge, Chester
Image: © Jeff Buck Taken: 23 Feb 2016
Minerva's shrine in Edgar's Field, Handbridge dates from the early 2nd century and is carved into the face of a sandstone quarry. The stone surround was created in the 19th century. The shrine is designated as Grade I listed by the National Heritage List for England.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.18426
Longitude
-2.88944