Site Event/Activity record ECH4885 - Geotechnical boreholes and test pits at Gorse Stacks in 2006
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Earthworks Archaeological Services
Date
September - October 2006
Description
Report details the archaeological observations made during test pitting and boreholing carried out as part of the proposed Gorse Stacks redevelopment scheme. Report is part of a second stage of evaluation following more extensive trial excavation in 2002 and confirm the evidence of the original evaluation suggesting deep soil layers across the site. The layers appear to be deliberate deposition of material since the post Roman period.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6366 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2006. Geotechnical boreholes and test pits, Gorse Stacks Development, Chester. R3184. N/A. N/A. R3184.
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 407 667 (59m by 77m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Nov 8 2013 12:14PM