Monument record 8569 - Possible Roman Sandstone Surface, Littlewoords, 29 Foregate Street

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Summary

Archaeological investigations to the rear of 29 Foregate St. in 1998 identified a number of Roman features: the excavators identified a surface composed of sandstone fragments and cobbles, and 'considered [it] to be possibly Roman'.

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Full Description

Archaeological investigations to the rear of 29 Foregate St. in 1998 identified a number of Roman features (1). The investigations remain in unpublished and no trench plan is attached to the available archive notes. However, the excavators identified a surface composed of sandstone fragments and cobbles, and 'considered [it] to be possibly Roman' (1). Additional Roman features excavated at that time were a well or structure (CHER 8570) and a wall (CHER 8571).


<1> Chester Archaeology, 1998, Excavations at 29 Foregate Street, Chester (Marks and Spencers) (Unpublished Report). SCH6628.

<2> Chester Archaeology, 1998, Dig News (Newsletter). SCH6352.

<3> Chester Archaeology, 1998, Dig News (Newsletter). SCH6353.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished Report: Chester Archaeology. 1998. Excavations at 29 Foregate Street, Chester (Marks and Spencers).
  • <2> Newsletter: Chester Archaeology. 1998. Dig News. April 1998.
  • <3> Newsletter: Chester Archaeology. 1998. Dig News. May 1998.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 407 664 (point) Approximate Position
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

Dec 21 2021 12:06PM