Monument record 8316 - Roman hypocaust at Water Tower Street
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Full Description
Archaeological investigations carried out along Water Tower Street in 1998 encountered evidence of a soil deposit overlying the natural containing several fragments of Roman pottery.
Later deposits recorded along the length of the road included fragments of re-used Roman stone as well as an intact Roman pila, although this discovery was not monitored. (1)
<1> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1998, The Past Uncovered (Newsletter). SCH6021.
<2> Anon, 2000, Watching Briefs undertaken in 1999 (Article in Journal). SCH5777.
<3> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1999, Annual Review 1998-1999 (Newsletter). SCH6055.
<4> Chester Archaeology, 1998, Chester Archaeology Site Notes: Water Tower Street (Written Communication). SCH6664.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH6021 Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1998. The Past Uncovered. Winter 1998.
- <2> SCH5777 Article in Journal: Anon. 2000. Watching Briefs undertaken in 1999. Archaeology North West: The Council for British Archaeology (Group 5). 15.
- <3> SCH6055 Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1999. Annual Review 1998-1999. 1998-1999.
- <4> SCH6664 Written Communication: Chester Archaeology. 1998. Chester Archaeology Site Notes: Water Tower Street.
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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
Jul 4 2024 1:33PM