Monument record 10195 - post medieval structural activity at 12 Hamilton Place

A series of post medieval deposits were encountered during two phases of archaeological investigations at 12 Hamilton Place in 1992 and later in 1994. The evidence suggests two broad phases of activity, first in the early post medieval period (16th-17th century) with activity confined to the cutting of pits for cess and rubbish disposal (CHER 10190) this was followed in the later post medieval period (18th-19th century) by more structural activity (CHER 10195) consisting of brick and tile structures as well as rock cut cellars. More recent activity in the 19th century was also encountered, interpreted as industrial activity (CHER 10196).

The later phase of structural activity dates from the 18th century onwards. The archaeological investigations in 1992 identified traces of several brick and tile structures from the 18th and 19th century in trenches 2 and 4 interpreted then as outbuildings associated with properties built after Hamilton Place was created in the 19th century. (1)

Subsequent investigations on the site in 1994 identified further traces of 18th century activity consisting of a substantial rock cut cellar containing large quantities of back filled 18th century material, however it has not been discussed in detail.

<1> Chester Archaeology, 1992, An Evaluation Excavation at 12 Hamilton Place, Chester, May 1992, R2097 (Client Report). SCH4103.

<2> Archaeological Services, 1995, Chester 12 Hamilton Place 1995 Assessment Report, R3127 (Client Report). SCH6195.

<3> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1992, Chester Archaeology Service Newsletter (Newsletter). SCH6006.

<4> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1996, The Past Uncovered (Newsletter). SCH6013.

<5> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 2001, The Past Uncovered (Newsletter). SCH6028.

<6> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1993, Annual Review 1992-1993 (Newsletter). SCH6049.