Monument record 10944 - Medieval pit at Boughton Hall

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Summary

Archaeological investigations at Boughton Hall in 2007 uncovered evidence of medieval activity in the area, largely confined to agricultural practices. The evidence consisted of a single pit, possibly a dew pond, in the south west part of the excavated area containing small quantities of animal bone and a single sherd of green glaze medieval pottery.

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Archaeological investigations at Boughton Hall in 2007 uncovered evidence of medieval activity in the area, largely confined to agricultural practices.

The evidence consisted of a single pit, possibly a dew pond, in the south west part of the excavated area containing small quantities of animal bone and a single sherd of green glaze medieval pottery. (1)


<1> L - P Archaeology, 2008, Archaeological Mitigation Report for Land at Boughton Hall, Chester, R2831 (Client Report). SCH5039.

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  • <1> Client Report: L - P Archaeology. 2008. Archaeological Mitigation Report for Land at Boughton Hall, Chester. R2831. N/A. N/A. R2831.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 42 66 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ46NW
Historic Township/Parish/County GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER ST OSWALD, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Sep 5 2024 11:30AM