Monument record 11131 - Medieval infill of the Roman ditch at the south east angle tower
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Summary
Archaeological investigations at the south east angle of the Roman fortress in 1930 encountered evidence of medieval and post medieval infilling of the Roman eastern defensive ditch.
Excavations in 1930 at the south east angle encountered quantities of medieval pottery from the fill of the ditch.
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Full Description
Archaeological investigations at the south east angle of the Roman fortress in 1930 encountered evidence of medieval and post medieval infilling of the Roman eastern defensive ditch.
Excavations in 1930 at the south east angle encountered quantities of medieval pottery from the fill of the ditch (1)
<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1932, The S.E. Corner of the Roman Fortress. Chester (Article in Journal). SCH5709.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5709 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1932. The S.E. Corner of the Roman Fortress. Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 29.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 407 661 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
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| 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
Jul 4 2024 1:37PM