Site Event/Activity record ECH7280 - Archaeological Assessment on The Coach and Horses, Northgate Street, Chester

Assessment (cartographic, archaeological, and documentary research) of the archaeological potential of 'The Coach and Horses', No. 39 Northgate Street, Chester, which is a Grade II Listed building. The site lies within the Chester City Centre Conservation Area, Chester and Boughton Area of Archaeological importance (DCH1265) and Character Zone 2: Northgate. Research shows the site lies within the centre of the Roman fortress of Chester, within a building referred to as a large courtyard building. Walls, pottery and soils have been identified at depths between 300-600mm below ground level, recorded during previous archaeological works. Investigations also identified Medieval walls and pottery, as well as Post Medieval features dating to the original Coach and Horses building in 1612-14. Records suggest this building was built over two dilapidated houses of unknown date. The 17th century house underwent a series of modifications and extensions, until it was completely rebuilt in 1872. Archaeological remains previously identified are still in situ and there is high potential for further surviving remains relating to the Roman to Post Medieval period. Any works within the site would directly impact surviving below ground deposits. (1)