Monument record 8564 - Roman soil horizon at Grey Friars

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Summary

Two possible Roman soil layers were encountered during archaeological investigations at Grey Friars in 2012.

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Two soil layers were recorded at a depth of 0.36m to a depth of 1.02m during archaeological investigations at the junction between Grey Friars and Nicholas Street Mews. Although no dating evidence was recovered it was suggested by the excavator that these soils were Roman in date. (1)


<1> Balfour Beatty, 2012, Chester City Centre, Cheshire Gas Improvement Works (Client Report). SCH6784.

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  • <1> 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 402 660 (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

Feb 7 2017 11:14AM