Monument record 10342 - Medieval stone robbing at Princess Street
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Summary
Limited excavations through the Roman fortress wall immediately north of Princess Street recorded evidence of a stone robbing along the line of the fortress wall in the 14th century.
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Full Description
Limited excavations through the Roman fortress wall immediately north of Princess Street recorded evidence of a robber trench along the line of the fortress wall. The robbing of the stone from the wall was dated to the 14th century by several fragments of a single pitcher recovered from the base of the trench. (1)
<1> Webster, Graham, 1953, Excavations on the Legionary Defences at Chester, 1949-52 (Part ii), p1 & 15 (Article in Journal). SCH5727.
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- <1> SCH5727 Article in Journal: Webster, Graham. 1953. Excavations on the Legionary Defences at Chester, 1949-52 (Part ii). Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 40. p1 & 15.
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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
Sep 30 2024 4:39PM