Monument record 8103 - Roman Deposits Containing Pottery, The Groves and Souter’s Lane
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Summary
A deposit containing abundant sherds of Roman pottery dating to between AD 120 – 150, lying within a narrow and shallow scoop within the bedrock, adjacent to a probable wall foundation and a rock-cut feature, found during an evaluation at the corner of The Groves and Souter’s Lane, Chester, in 2007.
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Full Description
A deposit containing abundant sherds of Roman pottery dating to between AD 120 – 150, lying within a narrow and shallow scoop within the bedrock, adjacent to a probable wall foundation (CHER 8102) and a rock-cut feature (CHER 8104), found during an archaeological evaluation at the corner of The Groves and Souter’s Lane, Chester, in 2007 (1). Whether this was an intentional (i.e. rubbish) deposit or not is unclear (1).
<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2007, Proposed redevelopment at the Junction of The Groves and Souters' Lane, Chester - An Evaluation, R2757 (Client Report). SCH4877.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4877 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2007. Proposed redevelopment at the Junction of The Groves and Souters' Lane, Chester - An Evaluation. R2757. N/A. N/A. R2757.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 4082 6601 (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 |
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Record last edited
Aug 14 2020 12:13PM