Site Event/Activity record ECH5196 - Salvage Recording during the Construction of the Inner Ring Road, Chester in 1970-1971
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Chester Archaeology
Date
1970 - 1971
Description
Recording during the construction of the Inner Ring Road along Foregate St. near its junction with City Road. Few details relating to this excavation are available, but an unpublished pottery report (1) demonstrates that Roman pottery, including a small number of wasters, was recovered.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SCH6531 Article in Journal: Hassall M, Wilson D. & Wright R.. 1971. Roman Britian in 1970. Britannia. 2.
- <1> SCH6670 Written Communication: Chester Archaeology. Various. Chester Archaeology Site Notes: Various. ECH5196.
- <3> SCH5901 Article in Journal: Anon. 1970-71. Abstract of Proceedings. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 57.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 412 664 (52m by 14m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Oct 18 2013 4:52PM