Monument record 8148 - Roman rubble layer at Hunter Street

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Summary

Traces of Roman activity in the form of building material and rubble were recorded during archaeological investigations at Hunter Street in 2002 to the west of the possible Roman store buildings, however, the extent of these materials was not fully explored.

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LAYER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Full Description

Archaeological investigations at Hunter Street in 2002 recorded traces of Roman evidence at the base of two trenches (test pit 14 & 15) comprising a deposit of rubble and debris of a probable Roman date. Little can be understood from this deposit, however, based on the limited scope of the evaluation. (1)

<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2002, Proposed Northgate redevelopment, Market Hall Site, Hunter Street, and Goldsmith House, Chester: Archaeological Impact Assessment (Phase 3), R3158 (Client Report). SCH6249.

<2> Chester Archaeology, 2002, Dig News (Newsletter). SCH6386.

<3> Chester Archaeology, 2002, Dig News (Newsletter). SCH6387.

<4> Chester Archaeology, 2002, Dig News (Newsletter). SCH6388.

<5> Chester Archaeology, 2003, Dig News (Newsletter). SCH6391.

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<1> SCH6249 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2002. Proposed Northgate redevelopment, Market Hall Site, Hunter Street, and Goldsmith House, Chester: Archaeological Impact Assessment (Phase 3). R3158. N/A. N/A. R3158.
<2> SCH6386 Newsletter: Chester Archaeology. 2002. Dig News. February 2002.
<3> SCH6387 Newsletter: Chester Archaeology. 2002. Dig News. April 2002.
<4> SCH6388 Newsletter: Chester Archaeology. 2002. Dig News. July 2002.
<5> SCH6391 Newsletter: Chester Archaeology. 2003. Dig News. April 2003.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Intervention: Old Market Hall Site: Excavations at Hunter Street and Goldsmith House, Chester in 2002 (Ref: E579/03) (ECH4864)

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Location

Grid reference	SJ 403 665 (point) 8 Figure Ref
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

May 2 2017 2:15PM