Minerva's Shrine, Chester

Minerva's Shrine is a Roman shrine dedicated to the goddess Minerva, located in Edgar's Field, Handbridge, Chester, England [1]. The shrine dates from the early 2nd century and is carved into the face of a sandstone quarry [1]. It is considered the only monument of its type in western Europe that remains in its original location [1]. Adjacent to the shrine is an opening in the rock face, possibly a natural fissure later enlarged, known as Edgar's Cave [1]. The shrine stands beside the route of the former main Roman road leading into the fortress of Deva Victrix from the south [1].