Monument record 11133 - undated features, Foregate Street

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Summary

Evidence of a possible foundation and rubbish pit were identified during archaeological investigations in Foregate Street in 1983. The investigations were carried out during re-surfacing works to the street surface itself and encountered a series of undressed sandstone blocks on an east-west alignment 4m north of the southern edge of the road. The blocks extended for a length of approximately 5m. A possible pit feature was also encountered approximately 45m from the junction consisting of a dark silty deposit containing animal bone

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Evidence of a possible foundation and rubbish pit were identified during archaeological investigations in Foregate Street in 1983. The investigations were carried out during re-surfacing works to the street surface itself and encountered a series of undressed sandstone blocks on an east-west alignment 4m north of the southern edge of the road. The blocks extended for a length of approximately 5m. (1)

A possible pit feature was also encountered approximately 45m from the junction consisting of a dark silty deposit containing animal bone (1)


<1> multiple authors, 1983, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, p51 (Article in Journal). SCH5810.

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  • <1> Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1983. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 9. p51.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 40 66 (point) Approximate Position
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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Apr 15 2024 11:47AM