Monument record 8100 - Fourth Century Demolition Layer, Duke Street (Old Drill Hall)

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Summary

Excavation on site of the old Drill Hall, Duke St., when it was converted to residential accommodation in 1980. Following a second century phase of pits and features, the site was filled with demolition material, and finds from this phase indicate that there were substantial structures in the vicinity. The recovered finds indicate that occupation in the area continued throughout and until the end of fourth century at least.

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Excavation on site of the old Drill Hall, Duke St., when it was converted to residential accommodation in 1980. Following a second century phase of pits and features (CHER 8099), the site was filled with demolition material, and finds from this phase indicate that there were substantial structures in the vicinity. The recovered finds indicate that occupation in the area continued throughout and until the end of fourth century at least (1).


<1> multiple authors, 1983, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, 9/50 Ward S 1983 (Article in Journal). SCH5810.

<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/173 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1983. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 9. 9/50 Ward S 1983.
  • <2> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/173 Petch D F 1987.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 407 659 (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

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Record last edited

Aug 19 2016 12:06PM