Monument record 8268 - Roman Layer at Newgate Street

Archaeological investigations at St Andrew’s Church, Newgate Street in 2007 recorded evidence of a possible Roman occupation layer at a depth of approximately 1.50m below present ground level from Trench C to the west of the church. Only a small area of the layer was exposed during the evaluation however its composition of reddish clays intermixed with sandstone fragments and broken tile suggest it may be a Roman demolition layer. Pottery of a late second to early third century date was recovered from the top of this layer. (1)

<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2008, Proposed Extension and Refurbishment at St. Andrew's Church, Newgate Street, Chester. An Archaeological Evaluation., R2915 (Client Report). SCH5194.