Monument record 8563 - Roman layer at Nicholas Street
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Summary
A possible Roman cultivation soil was encountered during archaeological investigations at Nicholas Street in 2012. The soil layer contained exclusively Roman material.
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Full Description
A Roman soil layer was encountered during archaeological investigations in Nicholas Street. The evidence consisted of an extensive layer of homogenous soil [context 1086] containing fragments of Roman pottery, sandstone, red brick and slate. It was interpreted as a possible cultivation soil. (1)
<1> Balfour Beatty, 2012, Chester City Centre, Cheshire Gas Improvement Works (Client Report). SCH6784.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6784 Client Report: Balfour Beatty. 2012. Chester City Centre, Cheshire Gas Improvement Works. R3321. N/A. N/A.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 403 660 (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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Record last edited
Jun 23 2016 2:51PM