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[[Image:deva minerva.jpg‎|thumb|right|The Minerva Shrine]]

'''Minerva's Shrine, Chester''' is a shrine to the [[Roman goddess]], [[Minerva]], in Edgar's Field, [[Handbridge]], [[Chester]], [[England]] ({{gbmapping|SJ406656}}). It is recognised as a Grade I [[listed building]].<ref name="images">{{cite web |url=http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/search/details.aspx?pid=1&id=469762 |title=Images of England: Roman shrine to Minerva |accessdate=2007-08-06 |publisher=[[English Heritage]] }}</ref>

The shrine dates from the early 2nd century and is carved into the face of a [[sandstone]] quarry.<ref name="images"/> It is the only monument of its kind in Western Europe that remains in its original location.<ref name="ccc">{{cite web |url=http://www.chester.gov.uk/tourism_and_leisure/heritage_trails/discover_edgars_field/minerva_shrine.aspx |title=Minerva's Shrine |accessdate=2007-09-03 |publisher=Chester City Council }}</ref> It is protected by a 19th century stone surround with a hood and it was refurbished in the late 20th century.<ref name="images"/> The carving has weathered over the centuries and has also been damaged by human activity. Next to the shrine is an opening into the rock face which is possibly a natural fissure that has been enlarged and which is known as 'Edgar's Cave'.<ref name="ccc"/>

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