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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20563, 3 June 1932, Page 7

Mr W. Massey, of Christchurch, lias nH-prl a copy of "The Cheshire Observer" of March 12th containing particulars of the movement to excavate S ,~« «>«'"/,' E °Tso a theatre, built about the year 80 A.i>.. and said to be the largest Konmn ixig in Great Britain. The Dulce or Westminster, who is a patron > f North Wales Archaeological and His toric Society, has contributed S.IUUU to S tod b&g raised for tb, purpose. A national appeal has been punched by the society above-named. Mr it. -■ Collingwood, an acknowledged authontj, has described it as a relic of altogtexceptional interest. It is a stoutl}built oval with a major axis ox approximately 315 ft in length and a minor of 284 ft, capable of accommodating 900U spectators. Mr Massey, who is a native of Chester, says that it has splendidly preserved high ramparts about two miles in circumference. One of its oldest buildings is St. John's Church, which was in existence when King JLtneiteu was rowed up the river Dec in. roj&i state by eight tributary princes.