Site Event/Activity record ECH3604 - Excavations at 32 - 36 Foregate Street, Chester in 1991

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Technique(s)

Organisation

Chester Archaeology

Date

September 1991

Map

Description

Three evaluation trenches excavated in 1991 prior to proposed redevelopment on the site of No. 32 Foregate St., Chester. The results indicated a good degree of preservation of archaeological deposits and features. Modern disturbance to a depth of 0.65m was noted across the site. Small quantities of Roman and Saxon evidence was recorded however medieval and post medieval artefacts were better represented. The presence of groundwater in several trenches suggests a good preservation potential of organic material.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1991. An Evaluation Excavation at 32-36 Foregate Street, Chester, September 1991. R2092. S0094. N/A. R2092.
  • <2> Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1993. Annual Review 1992-1993. 1992-1993.
  • <3> Article in Journal: Ponsford, Michael. 1992. Post-Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1991. Post-medieval Archaeology. Volume 26.
  • <4> Article in Journal: Ponsford, Michael. 1993. Post-Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1992. Post-medieval Archaeology. Volume 27.

Related Monuments/Buildings (7)

  • Late medieval building at Foregate Street (Monument)
  • Late post medieval building at Foregate Street (Monument)
  • Medieval cellar and hearth at Foregate Street (Monument)
  • Medieval structural activity at Foregate Street (Monument)
  • Post medieval industrial activity at Foregate Street (Monument)
  • Post medieval industrial activity at Foregate Street (Monument)
  • Roman Finds, 32 - 36 Foregate Street (Find Spot)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Further Evaluation at 32-36 Foregate Street, Chester in 1992 (Ref: CHE/32-36FGS91)

Location

Location 32-36 Foregate Street, Chester
Grid reference Centred SJ 408 663 (11m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

Record last edited

Feb 28 2013 1:10PM