Monument record 10262 - post medieval structures at the Grosvenor Hotel Yard

Two phases of archaeological investigation to the rear of the Grosvenor Hotel and adjacent to the City Wall in 2010 was carried out in advance of and during scheduled repair work to the City Wall.

The initial evaluation stage identified evidence of several brick wall foundations in three test pits interpreted as belonging to a single continuous structure. In addition to the walls, a sandstone flagged floor and a make up deposit for the floor was identified. (1)

Subsequent investigation carried out during the repair work identified further remains associated with a series of late post medieval buildings to the rear of the hotel. (2)

<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2010, Proposed Improvements to the Grosvenor Hotel Yard, Rear of the City Walls on St John Street, Chester: Archaeological Assessment, R3000 (Client Report). SCH5326.

<2> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2010, Grosvenor Hotel Yard, Rear of City Wall on St John Street, Chester: a Programme of Archaeological Mo, R3045 (Client Report). SCH5411.