The ‘Elliptical Building’: evidence of a special rôle for Chester? - DAVID J. P. MASON (report compiled by), R. NEWSTEAD AND J. DROOP (excavation 1939 directed by), J. EAMES (excavation 1963-9 directed by), J. Baum (computer reconstructions by), EXCAVATIONS AT CHESTER. THE ELLIPTICAL BUILDING: AN IMAGE OF THE ROMAN WORLD? EXCAVATIONS IN 1939 AND 1963-9 (Chester Archaeology Survey & Excavation Report No. 12; Chester City Council, 2000). Pp. xii + 187, more than 129 ills., many in colour. ISBN 1 872587 15 1