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

Map

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 Few details relating to this excavation are available, but an unpublished pottery report (1) demonstrates that Roman pottery, including a small number of wasters, was recovered.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)

  • --- Article in Journal: Hassall M, Wilson D. & Wright R.. 1971. Roman Britian in 1970. Britannia. 2.
  • <1> Written Communication: Chester Archaeology. Various. Chester Archaeology Site Notes: Various. ECH5196.
  • <3> Article in Journal: Anon. 1970-71. Abstract of Proceedings. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 57.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • Roman finds at St Anne Street, possible kiln site (Monument)
  • Roman finds from St Oswalds Way, Chester (Find Spot)
  • Roman Pottery and Wasters, Foregate Street and City Road (Find Spot)

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