Monument record 8023/1 - Roman Surface, Maison Romano
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Summary
A trampled soil and pebble surface, the earliest of three surfaces at this location, with pottery dating to the late first to second century overlying.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A deposit containing Roman herringbone pavement tiles, brick and pottery dating to between the late first to second century overlay a possible yard surface made of trampled soil and pebbles (1). Through this surface was cut a pit, which, although not excavated, was suspected to contain a cremation burial (1).
<1> Chester City Council, 1990, 49-51 Lower Bridge Street, Chester (Maison Romano Hotel): an Archaeological Evaluation (Client Report). SCH6203.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6203 Client Report: Chester City Council. 1990. 49-51 Lower Bridge Street, Chester (Maison Romano Hotel): an Archaeological Evaluation. R2085. N/A. N/A.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 406 659 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
Record last edited
Aug 19 2016 12:04PM