Monument record 11138 - Medieval robber trench at Newgate Street
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Summary
Archaeological investigations at Newgate Street in 1955 in advance of redevelopment of the site encountered evidence of medieval stone robbing of the Roman interval tower to the rear of the rampart wall. No further description of medieval or later features was recorded.
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Full Description
Archaeological investigations at Newgate Street in 1955 in advance of redevelopment of the site encountered evidence of medieval stone robbing of the Roman interval tower to the rear of the rampart wall. No further description of medieval or later features was recorded. (1)
<1> Thompson, F H and F W Tobias, 1957, Excavations in Newgate Street, Chester 1955, p38 (Article in Journal). SCH5745.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5745 Article in Journal: Thompson, F H and F W Tobias. 1957. Excavations in Newgate Street, Chester 1955. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 44. p38.
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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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Record last edited
Aug 19 2016 12:08PM