Monument record 8311 - Possible Roman street surface at Hunter Street
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Summary
Evidence of possible Roman path or alley was recorded during archaeological investigations on the site of the former bowling green in Hunter Street in 2010. It is suggested by the excavator that this represented an alley between two barrack buildings.
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Full Description
Evidence of possible Roman path or alley was recorded during archaeological investigations on the site of the former bowling green in Hunter Street in 2010. Trench 3 of the evaluation in the north-east corner of the site encountered a sandy silt layer containing many sandstone fragments. The layer produced only Roman dating evidence and it is suggested by the excavator that this represented an alley between two barrack buildings. (1)
<1> Chester Archaeology, 1989, Masonic Lodge, Hunter Street (Unpublished Report). SCH6614.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6614 Unpublished Report: Chester Archaeology. 1989. Masonic Lodge, Hunter Street.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 403 664 (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
Dec 9 2015 3:32PM