Site Event/Activity record ECH5126 - Excavations at 22-28 Foregate Street, Chester (Marks and Spencers) in 1990

Excavations during an extension to the rear of the property. Two small areas were excavated. No medieval features were encountered in the eastern area but a build up of soil which contained quantities of medieval building debris was recorded. In the western area the truncated remains of two circular pits with a splayed profile and clay lining were noted. The occurrence of cattle horns in their fills suggest they may have been used to soak horns prior to working them. Several rubbish pits of medieval date were found (1).