Monument record 8200 - Roman surface at the Cathedral
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Archaeological investigations to the north of the Chapter House were carried out in advance of the construction of a new Song School for Chester Cathedral. The earliest features encountered was a worn sandstone surface into which a shallow drain or gutter had been cut. Although recorded at a relatively shallow depth (0.55m) the features appear to be Roman in origin. (1)
It is possible that these features relate to a barrack block in insula 19 of the Roman fortress (1)
Ward, S. W., 2000, Recent Work at St John the Baptist, Chester's Medieval Cathedral (Article in Journal). SCH6498.
<1> Chester Archaeology, 2000, Chester Cathedral Song School 2000: Evaluation, R2337 (Client Report). SCH3922.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SCH6498 Article in Journal: Ward, S. W.. 2000. Recent Work at St John the Baptist, Chester's Medieval Cathedral. Archaeology North West: The Council for British Archaeology (Group 5). 15.
- <1> SCH3922 Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 2000. Chester Cathedral Song School 2000: Evaluation. R2337. S0263. N/A. R2337.
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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
May 7 2013 4:41PM