Monument record 10295 - medieval pits at Foregate Street

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Summary

A number of medieval features were identified during archaeological investigations at Foregate Street in 1995. The investigations, carried out by Chester Archaeology consisted of three trenches to the rear of 106-110 Foregate Street. Several medieval pits were excavated containing pottery of a 13th to 14th century date.

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A number of medieval features were identified during archaeological investigations at Foregate Street in 1995. The investigations, carried out by Chester Archaeology consisted of three trenches to the rear of 106-110 Foregate Street.

The evidence consisted of a possible pit feature [context 79] in trench 2 and two further pits in trench 3 [contexts 56 & 103]. The material recovered from these features mainly dated to the 13th-14th century. (1)


<1> Chester City Council, 1995, Chester, 106-110 Foregate Street, 1995: Trial Excavation, R2686 (Client Report). SCH6202.

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  • <1> Client Report: Chester City Council. 1995. Chester, 106-110 Foregate Street, 1995: Trial Excavation. R2686. N/A. N/A. R2686.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 410 664 (point) 8 Figure Ref
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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Feb 8 2017 3:48PM