Site Event/Activity record ECH5067 - Watching brief at Water Tower Street, Chester in 1998
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeology
Date
Winter 1998
Description
Recording and observations made during the laying of new sewers in Water Tower Street, at the site of Chester's Royal Infirmary, have uncovered a Roman stone pila or small pillar used in a hypocaust or central heating system (1, 2). Evidence of medieval activity and structures, in addition to a pot medieval sewer, was also found.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH6021 Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1998. The Past Uncovered. Winter 1998.
- <2> SCH5777 Article in Journal: Anon. 2000. Watching Briefs undertaken in 1999. Archaeology North West: The Council for British Archaeology (Group 5). 15.
- <3> SCH6055 Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1999. Annual Review 1998-1999. 1998-1999.
- <4> SCH6664 Written Communication: Chester Archaeology. 1998. Chester Archaeology Site Notes: Water Tower Street.
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 40 66 (101m by 28m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Aug 19 2013 12:27PM