Site Event/Activity record ECH4791 - Archaeological watching brief at public toilets, Frodsham Street, Chester in 2011
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Earthworks Archaeological Services
Date
October 2010 - February 2011
Description
An archaeological watching brief during renovation works to public toilets off Frodsham St., Chester, confirmed survival of archaeological deposits ranging in date from the prehistoric to the post-medieval periods (1). Of particular note was the discovery of traces of the Roman parade ground to the east of the fortress (1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5466 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2011. Extensive Remodelling of the Public Toilets, Frodsham Street, Chester: an Archaeological Watching Brief. R3088. N/A. N/A. R3088.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 10287 post medieval soil layer at Frodsham Street (Monument)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- ECH4789 Desk based assessment at Frodsham Street Car Park, Chester in 2011 (Ref: E1096)
Location
| Location | Frodsham Street |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 407 664 (11m by 9m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Feb 4 2014 11:14AM