Minerva’s Shrine

In Edgar's Field, Handbridge, Chester, England, there is a shrine dedicated to the Roman goddess Minerva called Minerva's Shrine. It is registered as a Grade I listed building on England's National Heritage List. The shrine, which is carved into the side of a sandstone quarry, is from the early second century. It is the only monument of its kind that is still standing in Western Europe. A 19th-century stone enclosure with a hood that was updated in the late 20th century serves as its guardian. The carving has been harmed by human intervention as well as the passage of time.

The shrine is located next to the former main Roman road that led from the south towards the Deva castle. The Roman goddess of combat, learning, and craftsmanship was known as Minerva. She is frequently portrayed wearing her armor, including a helmet, shield, breastplate, and spear, however, in this picture, she is represented standing in a mock temple. The Roman quarry is one of three Scheduled Monuments, along with Edgar's Field and the statue of Minerva. The Grosvenor Museum in Chester houses a cast of the shrine. Minerva’s Shrine is one of the most historical sites in Cheshire.

Location: Edgar Pl, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7JY, England