Monument record 9069 - Post Roman Dark Earth Layer and Stone Robbing, Watergate House
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Summary
During archaeological excavations at Watergate House in 1959, a layer of so-called 'dark earth' and robber trenches for removing the stone of former Roman buildings were recorded. The layer of rubble and 'dark soil' was assumed to have accumulated in the early post-Roman period, since the robber trenches above the Roman walls cut through it.
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During archaeological excavations at Watergate House in 1959, a layer of so-called 'dark earth' and robber trenches for removing the stone of former Roman buildings were recorded (1). The layer of rubble and 'dark soil' was assumed to have accumulated in the early post-Roman period, since the robber trenches above the Roman walls cut through it. No Saxon period material, however, was reported.
<1> Kelly D.B, 1965, Excavations at Watergate House, Chester, 1959 (Article in Journal). SCH5878.
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- <1> SCH5878 Article in Journal: Kelly D.B. 1965. Excavations at Watergate House, Chester, 1959. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 52.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 4018 6616 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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
Jun 4 2018 11:31AM