Monument record 10127 - Medieval/post medieval pit at Nicholas Street
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Summary
A medieval or later pit was recorded during archaeological investigations at Nicholas Street in 1957. The excavations were carried out in advance of a planned extension to the site of Messrs Carlux Electrical Services, recording evidence of an interval tower of the Roman fortress. Much of the south wall of this tower had been disturbed by the cutting of the pit, no further details of which are noted.
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A medieval or later pit was recorded during archaeological investigations at Nicholas Street in 1957. The excavations were carried out in advance of a planned extension to the site of Messrs Carlux Electrical Services, recording evidence of an interval tower of the Roman fortress (CHER 8235). Much of the south wall of this tower had been disturbed by the cutting of the pit, no further details of which are noted. (1)
<1> Thompson F.H, 1962, Excavations in Nicholas Street, 1957 (Article in Journal). SCH5869.
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- <1> SCH5869 Article in Journal: Thompson F.H. 1962. Excavations in Nicholas Street, 1957. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 49.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 403 661 (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
Mar 9 2023 12:43PM