Monument record 8002/1 - Buried Soil and Roman Pit at Blue Coat Almshouses
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Summary
An excavation at the school in 2009 revealed two buried soils and a rubbish pit dating to first or second century AD.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
One phase (of seven) of archaeological activity at the site of the Blue Coat Almshouses dated to between the first and second century. It comprised two distinct Roman cultivation layers with a small waste pit cut into the lower of the two deposits (1).
Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
<1> L - P Archaeology, 2010, Archaeological Excavation Report for Land at Bluecoat Square Almshouses, Chester, R2953 (Client Report). SCH5236.
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 4036 6671 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 11 2016 2:29PM