Monument record 8445 - East-west road north of Commonhall Street

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Summary

Archaeological investigations at the site of 12-22 Commonhall Street in 1991 recorded evidence of at least one substantial Roman structure. Several floor surfaces and walls were recorded, however it is difficult to identify the form and function of these structures due to the fragmentary nature of the investigation.

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Full Description

Archaeological investigations at the site of 12-22 Commonhall Street in 1991 recorded evidence of substantial archaeological deposits from the Roman period. There were indications in several of the test pits of a relatively clear area across the middle part of the site that may indicate an east-west road from Bridge Street (via Praetoria) (1)


<1> Chester Archaeology, 1991, 12-22 Commonhall Street, Chester: An Archaeological Evaluation, R2091 (Client Report). SCH4109.

<2> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1993, Annual Review 1992-1993 (Newsletter). SCH6049.

<3> Nenk B. Margeson S & Hurley M, 1992, Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1991 (Article in Journal). SCH5635.

<4> Gifford and Partners, 2003, Report on Archaeological Works at 12 - 22 Commonhall Street, Chester, R3197 (Client Report). SCH6429.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1991. 12-22 Commonhall Street, Chester: An Archaeological Evaluation. R2091. S0093. N/A. R2091.
  • <2> Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1993. Annual Review 1992-1993. 1992-1993.
  • <3> Article in Journal: Nenk B. Margeson S & Hurley M. 1992. Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1991. Medieval Archaeology. 36.
  • <4> Client Report: Gifford and Partners. 2003. Report on Archaeological Works at 12 - 22 Commonhall Street, Chester. R3197. N/A. N/A. R3197.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 404 662 (27m by 23m) (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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Record last edited

Mar 9 2023 12:41PM