Site Event/Activity record ECH4353 - An Archaeological Evaluation for a Proposed redevelopment at the Junction of The Groves and Souters' Lane, Chester.

The site lies in a location where remains dating to the Roman, Saxon, medieval and post-medieval periods may be anticipated. Five evaluation trenches were excavated. The results produced clear evidence for Roman period quarrying activities across much of the site, together with the complex remains of successive (probably) Roman structures on the west side of Souters Lane. A rock-cut feature, probably a drain and potentially of Roman origin, was also recorded. Soil layers and rubbish disposal pits, rich in finds dating to the late medieval and early post-medieval periods, were identified over the southern area of the proposed development site. These overlay and cut into underlying Roman quarry deposits.