Monument record 10285 - Post medieval buildings at 54-60 Foregate Street

Evidence for post medieval structural activity was recorded during archaeological investigations at 54-60 Foregate Street in 2009.
The earliest phase of structural activity was recorded in Area 1 and consisted of a substantial sandstone wall foundation and two associated sandstone slabs. Although dating evidence was limited, these features appear to date to the early post medieval period (CHER 10441/1).
The early evidence is subsequently sealed by a clay deposit into which a pit feature was cut. The fill of the pit included a small quantity of high quality pottery dated to the 16th-17th century (CHER 10441/2).

Overlying the clay deposit, the excavations encountered two contemporary sandstone wall foundations and a brick wall of probable late post medieval date and tentatively associated with the structures recorded on the 19th century maps of the area (CHER 10441/3)

<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2011, Refurbishment of an Existing Store at 54 - 60 Foregate Street, Chester, R3235 (Client Report). SCH6587.