Find Spot record 6974 - Prehistoric flint from 25 Bridge Street
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Summary
Discovery of a small quantity of prehistoric flint artefacts from later deposits during archaeological investigation at Bridge Street.
Residual finds usually occur as a result of soil disturbance when the cutting of one feature removes finds from a lower and therefore earlier layer and re-deposits them closer to the surface.
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Full Description
Discovery of a small quantity of prehistoric flint artefacts from later deposits during archaeological investigation at Bridge Street, primarily in the area of the ramp and access pit. Consisted exclusively of waste flakes or debitage (1)
<1> Garner D, 2008, Excavations at Chester: 25 Bridge Street 2001. Two thousand years of urban life in microcosm, p407 (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. p407.
- <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 406 662 (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 1:38PM