Monument record 8382 - Possible Roman Feature, MOD Queen's Park (Bridge House)
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Summary
During an archaeological evaluation carried out at MOD Queen’s Park in 1997, a possible Roman period feature was identified. Sealed by mixed post-medieval deposits containing residual medieval and Roman material, was a sub-rectangular cut containing a sticky clay fill. Although finds from the fill were rare, they were exclusively Roman in date.
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Full Description
During an archaeological evaluation carried out at MOD Queen’s Park in 1997, a possible Roman period feature was identified within Trench I (1). Sealed by mixed post-medieval deposits containing residual medieval and Roman material, at a depth of 0.7m below the surface, was a sub-rectangular cut containing a sticky clay fill. Although finds from the fill were rare (two rim sherds), they were exclusively Roman in date. The feature was cut into the natural boulder clay (1).
<1> Chester Archaeology, 1997, Chester MOD Queen's Park. 1997 Evaluation Report, R2187 (Client Report). SCH4035.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4035 Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1997. Chester MOD Queen's Park. 1997 Evaluation Report. R2187. S0159. N/A. R2187.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 409 657 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 8 2024 5:52PM