Site Event/Activity record ECH4648 - Archaeological evaluation at the former bowling green, Hunter Street, Chester in 2006
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Earthworks Archaeological Services
Date
Nov 2006
Description
A single trench measuring 1.5 by 1.5m was excavated by hand in the vicinity of proposed department store escalator pits, which will were to be located in the then bowling green and former Masonic Lodge, positioned between Princess St. and Hunter St., Chester. Roman masonry walls associated with the former military barracks were identified at a depth of c0.67m below ground level.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH5293 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2006. Proposed Escalator Pits at Bowling Green Area, Masonic Lodge, Princess Street and Hunter Street, Chester:. R2977. N/A. N/A. R2977.
- <2> SCH6044 Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 2007. The Past Uncovered. February 2007.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Location
| Location | Bowling Green Area, Masonic Lodge, Princess Street and Hunter Street, Chester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 403 664 (3m by 2m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Dec 17 2012 4:55PM