Site Event/Activity record ECH4988 - Salvage excavations at the Northgate brewery site in 1949
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeological Society
Date
1949
Description
During excavation of a lift well the foundations of two parallel walls apparently of Roman construction were discovered, permission to excavate was then granted. A rubble foundation c.1m thick was recorded. No occupation level contemporary with these walls was recorded however.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5677 Article in Journal: Chester Archaeological Society. 1951. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 38.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 8368 Roman Centurions House (via Decumana west) at the Northgate Brewery (Monument)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 403 666 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Mar 21 2013 12:11PM