Monument record 9003 - Possible Saxon Cultivation Layer, 1 Abbey Green

What is described as a cultivation layer dating to the Saxon period is reported to have sealed a series of Saxon structures, features and a substantial building at the site of 1 Abbey Green (1). This same report states that the cultivation layer was followed by stone robbing (of Roman remains) in the Late Saxon period. Note, however, that a more detailed report (4) does not mention the presence of a cultivation layer, or of ploughed soils (4).

<1> McPeake J.C. Bulmer M & Rutter J.A, 1980, Excavations in the garden of No. 1 Abbey Green, Chester, 1975-77, McPeake J C Bulmer M & Rutter J 1980 63/14-37 (Article in Journal). SCH5924.

<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/287 Thacker A 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.412 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

<4> Ward, S. W., 1994, Saxon Occupation within the Roman Fortress: Sites Excavated, 1971-81 (Archaeological Service Excavation & Survey Reports) (Monograph). SCH5486.

<5> Grosvenor Museum Excavations Newsletter, 1978, Summary of Excavations in Chester (Newsletter). SCH6261.