Monument record 10639/5 - Post Medieval Pottery and Finds, 76 - 88 Northgate Street

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Summary

In 1971, the north end of the terrace of shops and flats on the east side of Northgate St, just to the south of Little Abbey Gateway, was demolished, offering an opportunity to investigate this area archaeologically. Although no post medieval features or horizons were present, a small amount of intrusive seventeenth or eighteenth century pottery and a pipe bowl were found.

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In 1971, the north end of the terrace of shops and flats on the east side of Northgate St., just to the south of Little Abbey Gateway, was demolished, offering an opportunity to investigate this area archaeologically (1). Although no post medieval features or clear horizons were present (several medieval features were found), a small amount of intrusive seventeenth or eighteenth century pottery and a pipe bowl were found (2).


<1> multiple authors, 1977, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, 5/29-33 Ward T E 1977 (Article in Journal). SCH5800.

<2> multiple authors, 1973, Excavation Reports and Summaries, 1/20 Ward T E 1973 (Article in Journal). SCH5782.

<3> Thomas Ward, 1975, Excavations at 76 - 88 Northgate Street (DRAFT) (Unpublished Report). SCH6713.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1977. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 5. 5/29-33 Ward T E 1977.
  • <2> Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1973. Excavation Reports and Summaries. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. Pilot Issue. 1/20 Ward T E 1973.
  • <3> Unpublished Report: Thomas Ward. 1975. Excavations at 76 - 88 Northgate Street (DRAFT).

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Location

Grid reference SJ 404 665 (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

Mar 4 2016 10:25AM