Monument record 10257 - medieval stone robbing at the Fortress Baths
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Summary
Evidence of medieval stone robbing of surviving sections of the Fortress Baths was encountered during archaeological investigations to the east of Bridge Street in the 1960s. The investigations carried out under emergency rescue conditions were necessarily rapid, however, in a number of locations it was possible to identify robber trenches containing pottery of a 13th-14th century date, particularly at the south end of the complex.
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Evidence of medieval stone robbing of surviving sections of the Fortress Baths was encountered during archaeological investigations to the east of Bridge Street in the 1960s. The investigations carried out under emergency rescue conditions were necessarily rapid, however, in a number of locations it was possible to identify robber trenches containing pottery of a 13th-14th century date, particularly at the south end of the complex. (1)
<1> LeQuesne C, 1999, Excavations at Chester: The Roman and Later Defences Part I, p85 (Monograph). SCH6156.
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- <1> SCH6156 Monograph: LeQuesne C. 1999. Excavations at Chester: The Roman and Later Defences Part I. Survey Report No 11. p85.
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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
Nov 25 2013 12:34PM