Monument record 8575 - Possible Roman Pit and Ground Surface, Canal Side

Archaeological investigations at the Canal side redevelopment in 2001 identified possible evidence of Roman activity at this location (1, 2). What was identified as a possible, mixed thin cultivation layer or a ground surface containing Roman pottery at several locations across the site, in addition to a pit that cut this horizon in Trench 6 that also contained ceramics (1, 2). No other information on the nature of these finds is available.

<1> Palaeoecology Research Services, 2001, Evaluation of biological remains from excavations at Canalside/Witter Place, Chester in 2001, R3207 (Client Report). SCH6466.

<2> Gifford and Partners, 2001, Draft Report for Canalside/Witter Place, Chester, R3346 (Client Report). SCH6836.