Monument record 10693 - 18th century building at Hunter Street School
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Summary
Archaeological investigations as part of a major redevelopment of the Hunter Street/Princess Street area identified several phases of medieval and later activity. Archaeological investigations at Hunter Street School in 1981 identified traces of an 18th century building consisting of several walls of several courses of brickwork above a rubble sandstone foundation.
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Full Description
Archaeological investigations as part of a major redevelopment of the Hunter Street/Princess Street area identified several phases of medieval and later activity.
Archaeological investigations at Hunter Street School in 1981 identified traces of an 18th century building in trench 7 of the excavations. The evidence consisted of several walls [W5 & W6] of several courses of brickwork above a rubble sandstone foundation. (1)
<1> Chester Archaeology, 1980, Princess Street Excavations: Medieval and post medieval features (Unpublished Report). SCH6806.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6806 Unpublished Report: Chester Archaeology. 1980. Princess Street Excavations: Medieval and post medieval features.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (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 9 2015 3:38PM