Monument record 11139 - Medieval robber trench at Princess Street
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Summary
Archaeological investigations at the Old Market Hall site to the rear of the Town Hall between 1968 and 1970 identified evidence of medieval stone robbing of the Roman tabernae style building north of the Elliptical building.
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Full Description
Archaeological investigations at the Old Market Hall site to the rear of the Town Hall between 1968 and 1970 identified evidence of medieval stone robbing of the Roman tabernae style building (CHER 8404) north of the Elliptical building. (1)
<1> Petch D.F, 1970-71, Excavations on the site of the Old Market Hall, Chester, second summary report. 1968-70 (Article in Journal). SCH5898.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5898 Article in Journal: Petch D.F. 1970-71. Excavations on the site of the Old Market Hall, Chester, second summary report. 1968-70. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 57.
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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
Dec 9 2015 3:38PM