Monument record 10177 - medieval pits at 33 Lower Bridge Street

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Summary

Several medieval rubbish pits and a cultivation soil were excavated during archaeological investigations at 33 Lower Bridge Street in 1991. The excavations, carried out to the rear of the plot identified a number of pits containing material of a late 12th-13th century date as well as a possible garden soil containing 13th or 14th century pottery.

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Full Description

Several medieval rubbish pits and a cultivation soil were excavated during archaeological investigations at 33 Lower Bridge Street in 1991. The excavations, carried out to the rear of the plot several phases of medieval activity beginning in the late 12th-13th century when a series of domestic rubbish pits were cut followed by a probable garden soil in the 13th-14th century. (1)


<1> Nenk B. Margeson S & Hurley M, 1992, Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1991 (Article in Journal). SCH5635.

<2> Chester Archaeology, 1991, 33 Lower Bridge Street, Chester An Archaeological evaluation, R3322 (Client Report). SCH6785.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in Journal: Nenk B. Margeson S & Hurley M. 1992. Medieval Britain and Ireland in 1991. Medieval Archaeology. 36.
  • <2> Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1991. 33 Lower Bridge Street, Chester An Archaeological evaluation. R3322. N/A. N/A. R3322.

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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

May 21 2013 1:26PM