Monument record 8083 - Southern Roman stone building at Nicholas Street Mews (Phase 7)

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Summary

Archaeological investigations at Nicholas Street Mews identified a complex series of Roman deposits dating from the late first century through to the third century with structural evidence possibly surviving into the medieval period. A single trench was excavated to the rear of 10-12 Nicholas Street Mews. At the southern end of a site, traces of a fourth building were identified (Structure 11). The evidence for this building was limited to several floor layers including a mortar surface. Although dating was also limited, the presence of Oxfordshire red slopped bowl from the internal surfaces suggest a date of occupation from 270AD onwards.

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Full Description

<1> Ward, S. W., 2012, Nicholas Street Mews, 1988 (Article in Monograph). SCH6561.

Archaeological investigations at Nicholas Street Mews identified a complex series of Roman deposits dating from the late first century through to the third century with structural evidence possibly surviving into the medieval period. A single trench was excavated to the rear of 10-12 Nicholas Street Mews.

At the southern end of a site, traces of a fourth building were identified (Structure 11). The evidence for this building was limited to several floor layers including a mortar surface. Although dating was also limited, the presence of Oxfordshire red slopped bowl from the internal surfaces suggest a date of occupation from 270AD onwards.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Article in Monograph: Ward, S. W.. 2012. Nicholas Street Mews, 1988. BAR British Series 553.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 402 661 (11m by 8m) (2 map features)
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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Feb 7 2017 11:08AM