Monument record 8194 - Roman pits at Hunter Street
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Archaeological investigations to the north of Hunter Street in 1996 recorded evidence of several pits cutting into the structural deposits for the Roman granary (CHER 8185). A pit cut into a single wall in trench 3 while a larger possible cess pit was recorded in trench 12. (4)
<1> multiple authors, 1982, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, p38-39 (Article in Journal). SCH5808.
<2> multiple authors, 1983, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, p53-54 (Article in Journal). SCH5810.
<3> multiple authors, 1983, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, p40 (Article in Journal). SCH5810.
<4> Chester Archaeology, 1996, Chester 6 Hunter Street 1996 Watching Brief, R2150 (Client Report). SCH4062.
<5> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1970-Present, Britannia, 14/297 Frere S S 1983 (Journal/Periodical). SCH445.
<6> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p145 (Book). SCH3556.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SCH5808 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1982. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 8. p38-39.
- <2> SCH5810 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1983. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 9. p53-54.
- <3> SCH5810 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1983. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 9. p40.
- <4> SCH4062 Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1996. Chester 6 Hunter Street 1996 Watching Brief. R2150. S0134. N/A. R2150.
- <5> SCH445 Journal/Periodical: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1970-Present. Britannia. I-XXXIV. 14/297 Frere S S 1983.
- <6> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p145.
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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 26 2015 1:24PM