Monument record 10222 - 18th century sandstone rubble at 21 Watergate Street

Archaeological investigations at No 21 Watergate Street in 2002 during the installation of a concrete ramp recorded traces of a deposit of sandstone rubble underlying the early 19th century foundation deposits. A small quantity of post medieval pottery and clay tobacco pipe was also recorded as residual finds. Subsequent excavations underneath the concrete ramp identified a series of deposits from the 18th century to the present day overlying the same sandstone rubble. During both phases of the investigation the sandstone rubble was not investigated. (1)

<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2002, Alterations to the cellar ramp access at 21 Watergate Street; an archaeological watching brief., R2717.1 (Client Report). SCH4832.

<2> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2002, Improvements to the cellar ramp access at 21 Watergate Street, Chester; a rapid archaeological evaluation., R2717.2 (Client Report). SCH4833.