Monument record 11052 - Medieval to Post Medieval Cultivation Layers and Pit, South-west of Dee House

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Summary

An archaeological excavation and watching brief carried out during ground disturbance works in relation to development within the grounds of Dee House, Little St John St., between 2000 and 2001. In excavation Areas I and III, a deposit was thought to represent prolongued periods of cultivation in the area during the medieval and post medieval period.

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Full Description

An archaeological excavation and watching brief carried out during ground disturbance works in relation to development within the grounds of Dee House, Little St John St., between 2000 and 2001 (1). In excavation Areas I and III, a deposit was thought to represent prolonged periods of cultivation in the area during the medieval and post medieval period. Pits found throughout the deposit are also mentioned, but are not described in any detail in the project's report (1).


<1> Gifford and Partners, 2001, Report on an archaeological excavation and watching brief at Dee House, Chester, R2665 (Client Report). SCH4776.

<2> Anon, 2000, Excavations and Evaluations undertaken in 1999 (Article in Journal). SCH5775.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Client Report: Gifford and Partners. 2001. Report on an archaeological excavation and watching brief at Dee House, Chester. R2665. N/A. N/A. R2665.
  • <2> Article in Journal: Anon. 2000. Excavations and Evaluations undertaken in 1999. Archaeology North West: The Council for British Archaeology (Group 5). 15.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 408 660 (point) Central Point
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

May 30 2013 3:10PM