Monument record 8317 - Burnt material at Hamilton Place
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Summary
Evidence of a late Roman or post Roman surface was recorded during archaeological investigations at Hamilton Place in 1992. Although the surface was not investigated in detail, only Roman finds including pottery and tile were recovered. It was tentatively interpreted as a possible cultivation layer by the excavator.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Evidence of a late Roman or post Roman surface was recorded during archaeological investigations at Hamilton Place in 1992. Traces of a layer at the base of trench 2, approximately 0.90m below current ground level, containing Roman pottery and tile was interpreted as a possible cultivation or dark earth layer. This feature was not extensively investigated however. (1)
<1> Chester Archaeology, 1992, An Evaluation Excavation at 12 Hamilton Place, Chester, May 1992, R2097 (Client Report). SCH4103.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4103 Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1992. An Evaluation Excavation at 12 Hamilton Place, Chester, May 1992. R2097. S0099. N/A. R2097.
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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
Dec 9 2015 3:31PM