Monument record 10440 - Brick and Sandstone Sewer, Water Tower Street

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Summary

Archaeological investigations carried out along Water Tower Street in 1998 revealed a part brick-lined, part sandstone-lined sewer, running along the centre of the road at a depth of between 1.5 - 2.5m below the surface. The excavators concluded that it appeared to be of eighteenth or nineteenth century date.

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Full Description

Archaeological investigations carried out along Water Tower Street in 1998 revealed a part brick-lined, part sandstone-lined sewer, running along the centre of the road at a depth of between 1.5 - 2.5m below the surface (4). The sewer was removed as part of the trenching operation. The excavators concluded that it appeared to be of eighteenth or nineteenth century date (4). Please note that a watching brief at Water Tower gardens in 2002 revealed a similar sewer, in line with this part (CHER 10331).


<1> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1998, The Past Uncovered (Newsletter). SCH6021.

<2> Anon, 2000, Watching Briefs undertaken in 1999 (Article in Journal). SCH5777.

<3> Chester City Council Archaeology Service, 1999, Annual Review 1998-1999 (Newsletter). SCH6055.

<4> Chester Archaeology, 1998, Chester Archaeology Site Notes: Water Tower Street (Written Communication). SCH6664.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1998. The Past Uncovered. Winter 1998.
  • <2> Article in Journal: Anon. 2000. Watching Briefs undertaken in 1999. Archaeology North West: The Council for British Archaeology (Group 5). 15.
  • <3> Newsletter: Chester City Council Archaeology Service. 1999. Annual Review 1998-1999. 1998-1999.
  • <4> Written Communication: Chester Archaeology. 1998. Chester Archaeology Site Notes: Water Tower Street.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 401 665 (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

Jul 4 2024 1:37PM