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Dee House, St John the Baptist's Church, Chester, and James Comberbach blue plaque

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom

Georgian Elegance From Tudor times this was a wealthy area and one of the most fashionable parts of Chester. Following Henry VIll'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 gar

dens 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 o

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