Monument record 10931 - Medieval cultivation soils at the Leadworks

Archaeological investigations at the site of the Leadworks prior to redevelopment of the site identified cultivation soils containing pottery of a 14th century date. Historic maps suggest this area remained open farmland until the 19th century when the canal and subsequent leadworks were constructed.

The evidence consisted of a plough soil [2161] containing sandstone fragments and some 14th century green glazed wares. (1)

<1> L - P Archaeology, 2003, Watching brief report on land at the Leadworks, Chester, R3222 (Client Report). SCH6568.