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

Map

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> Article in Journal: Chester Archaeological Society. 1951. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 38.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • 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