Monument record 11163 - Quarry fill at the Ship Inn, Handbridge
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Summary
Several archaeological test pits excavated to the rear of the Ship Inn in Handbridge in 2008 encountered evidence of a possible backfilled quarry in the cellar of the inn. The deposit consisted of crushed sandstone material with no datable finds.
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Full Description
Several archaeological test pits excavated to the rear of the Ship Inn in Handbridge in 2008 encountered evidence of a possible backfilled quarry in test pit 3 located within the cellar of the inn. The deposit consisted of crushed sandstone material with no datable finds. (1)
<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2008, Watching Brief at The Ship Inn, Handbridge, Chester, R2924 (Client Report). SCH5217.
<2> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2008, Summary Report: Further Archaeological Monitoring at The Ship Inn, Handbridge, Chester, R2982 (Client Report). SCH5301.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH5217 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2008. Watching Brief at The Ship Inn, Handbridge, Chester. R2924. N/A. N/A. R2924.
- <2> SCH5301 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2008. Summary Report: Further Archaeological Monitoring at The Ship Inn, Handbridge, Chester. R2982. N/A. N/A. R2982.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 65 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 8 2024 5:55PM