Monument record 10992 - 18th century brick walls from Garden Lane

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Summary

Archaeological investigations to the west of Garden Lane in 2011 identified two walls of possible 18th century origin. The evidence consisted of wall of brick construction on a north-south alignment across the trench surviving in situ to a height of nine courses (0.66m). Wall lay to the north of the first wall and appeared to be of a similar construction and five courses high (0.44m). Material recovered from the foundation courses of the walls were dated to the 17th-18th century.

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Archaeological investigations to the west of Garden Lane in 2011 identified two walls of possible 18th century origin. The evidence consisted of wall [1074] of brick construction on a north-south alignment across the trench surviving in situ to a height of nine courses (0.66m). Wall [1075] lay to the north of the first wall and appeared to be of a similar construction and five courses high (0.44m). Material recovered from the foundation courses of the walls were dated to the 17th-18th century. (1)


<1> Balfour Beatty, 2012, Chester City Centre, Cheshire Gas Improvement Works, R3321 (Client Report). SCH6784.

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  • <1> Client Report: Balfour Beatty. 2012. Chester City Centre, Cheshire Gas Improvement Works. R3321. N/A. N/A. R3321.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 403 667 (point) 8 Figure Ref
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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Dec 15 2014 4:42PM