Site Event/Activity record ECH5573 - Watching brief at the Roodee, Chester in 2013
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Earthworks Archaeological Services
Date
April 2013
Description
Archaeological watching brief carried out during ground developments works at the Roodee in 2013. The watching brief consisted of the landscaping of an existing earthwork mound together with the excavation of post pits for a new security fence. The project revealed that the existing mound was of a 19th-20th century date while evidence of earlier post medieval layers also existed.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH7077 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2013. Roodee Interpretation Hub, Roodee, Nuns Road, Chester. R3448. N/A. N/A. R3448.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 402 659 (33m by 62m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Jan 23 2014 5:57PM