Site Event/Activity record ECH6134 - Archaeological Evaluation Trial trenching at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Hoole Hall, Chester.

A programme of pre-determination evaluation trenching to inform development proposal for the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Hoole Hall, Chester. The evaluation comprised the excavation of eleven trenches targeting area of archaeological potential adjacent to the remains of a Roman Camp (MCH 1706/DCH458) which is a scheduled monument. The spoil heaps from the trenches were scanned by metal detectorists for the recovery of metal artefacts. An undated ditch in Trench 2, which pre-dates a post medieval land drain may relate to the eastern side of the Roman Camp or an ancient field boundary. However the lack of dating evidence precludes a definitive interpretation at this stage. Post medieval features of not, identified in trenches 6 (a surface), 8 (walls) and 9 (walls), are likely to relate to outbuildings associated with the 18th and 19th century development of Hoole Hall.