Site Event/Activity record ECH5140 - Watching Brief at 37 Eastgate Street in 1985 (Chester)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Grosvenor Museum
Date
February 1985
Description
A watching brief over contractors' works during alterations to the premises formerly occupied by Woolworth's revealed further extensive remains of the southern portion of the men's quarters of the Roman legionary barrack block (previously examined in 1959) (1). Some medieval and later material also recovered (1).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH5812 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1984/85. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 10.
- <2> SCH7113 Article in Journal: Frere, S.. 1985. Roman Britain in 1985. Britannia. 17.
- <3> SCH7142 Unpublished Report: Chester Archaeology. 1985. Excavations at 37-43 Eastgate Street, Chester 1985: A Roman Barrack Block.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 406 663 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Jan 6 2014 11:44AM