Monument record 8281 - Roman structure at the Cathedral
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Summary
Traces of a Roman timber framed structure was recorded during archaeological investigations at Chester Cathedral comprising a single wall and associated drain, however the evidence remained limited due to the nature of the excavation.
Archaeological investigation in this area of the fortress remains limited to small scale works, although the presence of several Roman buildings have been indicated.
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Full Description
Further archaeological evaluation carried out in advance of construction of a new Song School at Chester Cathedral encountered traces of Roman structural activity. A limited excavation carried out within the east cloister in 2002-2003 recorded a possible timber slot, tentatively interpreted as evidence of a timber phase building. A drain was also recorded on a parallel alignment (CHER 8282).
This may be part of the same structure recorded in previous excavations to the east in 1998 (CHER 8200).
<1> Chester Archaeology, 2003, Dig News (Newsletter). SCH6391.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6391 Newsletter: Chester Archaeology. 2003. Dig News. April 2003.
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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
Apr 30 2014 11:03AM