Monument record 8399 - Charcoal layer at Weaver Street
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Summary
Discovery of a layer of burnt material overlying a Roman road surface in Weaver Street possibly indicating a demolition spread from a nearby building.
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Full Description
During the installation of a sewer along Weaver Street in 1849, a possible Roman road surface was recorded at a depth of c.2.1m (CHER 8280/16), approximately 0.90m above this was a layer of charcoal. (3)
<1> Lawson, P H, 1926, Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans, No 34 (Article in Journal). SCH5956.
<2> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester (Book). SCH2878.
<3> Smith C.R., 1850, Notes on the Roman remains at Chester, p230 (Article in Journal). SCH6087.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH5956 Article in Journal: Lawson, P H. 1926. Schedule of the Roman Remains of Chester with Maps and Plans. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 27, Part 1. No 34.
- <2> SCH2878 Book: Thompson Watkin W. T.. 1886. Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester.
- <3> SCH6087 Article in Journal: Smith C.R.. 1850. Notes on the Roman remains at Chester. Journal of the British Archaeological Association. 5. p230.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (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
Mar 9 2023 12:42PM