Site Event/Activity record ECH2075 - Excavations at 67 Handbridge Road, Chester 1946
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeological Society
Date
1946 (Pre)
Description
At some time before 1946, Newstead explored four small areas in his garden at 67 Handbridge. A paved structure was found c33m east of the street frontage and c16.5m from the south boundary to Ebury Place. The paved area was 4.9m long and constructed of a single layer of sandstone. Finds of Samian and coarse ware, including a fragment of a Samian dish (Form 31) and a fragment of a frilled vessel (1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5761 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1948. Records of Archaeological Finds VI. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 36, Part 2. p130.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 8447 Paved Structure and Roman Pottery, Garden of 67 Handbridge (Monument)
Location
| Location | 67 Handbridge Road, Chester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 407 654 (point) Probable Location (E) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Nov 12 2012 2:22PM