Site Event/Activity record ECH4189 - Archaeological evaluation to the Rear of 49 Northgate Street, Chester in 2005

Previous limited excavations on the site during the 1950's confirmed the presence of Roman remains associated with a former military barrack block, but their state of preservation and depth in the modern landscape were unknown. As part of this study, two evaluation trenches were excavated. The findings have shown unquestionably that Roman remains survive in a good state of preservation. Part of a sandstone rubble wall foundation, and a culvert lined at its base with Roman tile, were identified. Other features of later date were also recorded. A small assemblage of pottery and tile was also retrieved.