Site Event/Activity record ECH4588 - Archaeological Excavation of Land at Bluecoat Square Almshouses (Chester), 2009
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Technique(s)
Organisation
L-P Archaeology
Date
2009
Description
An archaeological excavation was carried out to the rear of the Bluecoat school in Chester, comprising of hand excavation of an area of 49 square metres. Carried out to fulfill planning conditions required in advance of a new build almshouse. Seven phases of activity were identified, dating from first century to modern times. Fragmented human bone was also identified in many deposits (1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5236 Client Report: L - P Archaeology. 2010. Archaeological Excavation Report for Land at Bluecoat Square Almshouses, Chester. R2953. N/A. N/A. R2953.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Location
| Location | Bluecoat Square Almshouses, Chester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 403 667 (10m by 8m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Jul 19 2017 2:35PM