Monument record 8459 - Late Roman-Saxon surface at Bridge Street

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Summary

Evidence of a late Roman or Saxon clay surface with two faint post holes cut into the surface was recorded during archaeological investigations at Bridge Street. The surface overlay a structure of probable Roman date.

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Full Description

Evidence of a late Roman or Saxon clay surface with two faint post holes cut into the surface overlay a structure of probable Roman date (CHER 8279) to the rear of No 19 Bridge Street. The clay surface contained finds of a Roman date from the late first to early fifth century (1)


<1> Chester Archaeology, 1996, 25-29 Bridge Street, Chester; trial excavation., R2689 (Client Report). SCH4797.

<2> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1996, The Past Uncovered (Newsletter). SCH6012.

<3> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1997, Annual Review 1996-1997 (Newsletter). SCH6053.

<4> Mason, D. J. P., 2005, Exacavations at Chester: The Roman fortress baths, excavations and recording 1732-1998 (Monograph). SCH6157.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1996. 25-29 Bridge Street, Chester; trial excavation.. R2689. N/A. N/A. R2689.
  • <2> Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1996. The Past Uncovered. March 1996.
  • <3> Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1997. Annual Review 1996-1997. 1996-1997.
  • <4> Monograph: Mason, D. J. P.. 2005. Exacavations at Chester: The Roman fortress baths, excavations and recording 1732-1998. Survey Report No 13.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 40 66 (3m by 3m) (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

Apr 19 2016 1:38PM