Site Event/Activity record ECH6177 - Archaeological Evaluation at Hunter Street, Chester

The evaluation found that, despite previous investigations within the immediate vicinity identifying well-preserved archaeological remains, the archaeology within the site was highly truncated by modern activity. Trenches 3, 4, 5 and 6 were truncated to approximately 1.80-1.90m below ground surface with the remaining archaeology, where present, being heavily disturbed or truncated. These extensive truncations are likely due to previous poorly recorded archaeological excavations, conducted during the early 1980s. Trenches 1, 2, 7 and 8 contained significant archaeology at approximately 1m below ground surface; with Trenches 1 and 2 containing remnants of the Roman rampart; Trench 7 possibly containing the remains of the Via Sagularis and a truncated wall foundation; and Trench 8 containing a relatively well preserved surface, made from re-used roof tiles, possibly associated with an intervallum building.