Monument record 11071 - Accumulation of Dumped Post Medieval Sediment, Dee House Site
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Summary
During the excavation of an extensive series of trial trenches carried out in advance of proposed redevelopment of the Dee House in 1993, extensive post medieval deposits were found throughout the area to the south of the amphitheatre.
The considerable accumulation of sediment appeared to comprise demolition material originating from elsewhere in the city, and dumped during the extensive rebuilding of Chester in the eighteenth century.
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Full Description
During the excavation of an extensive series of trial trenches carried out in advance of proposed redevelopment of the Dee House in 1993, extensive post medieval deposits were found throughout the area to the south of the amphitheatre (1). The considerable accumulation of sediment appeared to comprise demolition material originating from elsewhere in the city, and dumped during the extensive rebuilding of Chester in the eighteenth century (1).
<1> Lancaster University Archaeological Unit, 1993, Dee House Chester, Cheshire, R3110 (Client Report). SCH6185.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6185 Client Report: Lancaster University Archaeological Unit. 1993. Dee House Chester, Cheshire. R3110. N/A. N/A. R3110.
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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
Mar 11 2013 11:48AM