Monument record 8289 - Roman Construction Terrace at Bridge Street
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Summary
Traces of construction evidence comprising a deliberately levelled area of a late first to second century date was recorded during archaeological investigations at Bridge Street in 2001.
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Full Description
Traces of a series of deliberately deposited layers were recorded during archaeological investigations to the rear of 25 Bridge Street in 2001. The deposit layers appear to comprise a building platform for an early phase of occupation (CHER 8288). (1)
<1> Garner D, 2008, Excavations at Chester: 25 Bridge Street 2001. Two thousand years of urban life in microcosm, p4-5 (Monograph). SCH6160.
<2> Gifford and Partners, 2002, Debenhams, Chester: Post-excavation Assessment Report, R3162 (Client Report). SCH6253.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH6160 Monograph: Garner D. 2008. Excavations at Chester: 25 Bridge Street 2001. Two thousand years of urban life in microcosm. Archaeological Service Excavation Survey Report No 14. p4-5.
- <2> SCH6253 Client Report: Gifford and Partners. 2002. Debenhams, Chester: Post-excavation Assessment Report. R3162. N/A. N/A. R3162.
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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
Apr 19 2016 1:37PM