Monument record 10104 - ARP Shelters at Frodsham Street
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Summary
Two air-raid shelters were recorded during archaeological investigations at Frodsham Street car park in 2011, documentary evidence suggest much of the area was used for air raid shelters during World War II.
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Full Description
Two air-raid shelters were recorded during archaeological investigations at Frodsham Street car park in 2011. One was located at the extreme southern end of the site in trenches 2 & 4 and the other towards the north in trench 5. It was suggested by the excavator that other wartime shelters are likely to survive across this area. (1)
<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2011, Proposed New Market Hall at Frodsham Street Car Park, Chester: an Archaeological Evaluation, R3105 (Client Report). SCH5493.
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- <1> SCH5493 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2011. Proposed New Market Hall at Frodsham Street Car Park, Chester: an Archaeological Evaluation. R3105. N/A. N/A. R3105.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 406 664 (20m by 59m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| 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 1:34PM