Monument record 11188 - Wooden 'trough' from Garth Drive, Bache
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Summary
Construction work for a new drainage trench at Garth Drive, Bache in 1973 uncovered evidence of a wooden feature. Originally interpreted as a dugout canoe it was later re-interpreted as a some kind of shute cut from a single piece of oak about 3m in length, 0.50m wide and 0.35m deep. Much of the core had been dug out to create a trough with an opening at one end. The blocked end was marked with a number of indentations while a series of peg holes were recorded along the edge. Its exact purpose and date is uncertain.
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Full Description
Construction work for a new drainage trench at Garth Drive, Bache in 1973 uncovered evidence of a wooden feature. Originally interpreted as a dugout canoe it was later re-interpreted as a some kind of shute cut from a single piece of oak about 3m in length, 0.50m wide and 0.35m deep. Much of the core had been dug out to create a trough with an opening at one end. The blocked end was marked with a number of indentations while a series of peg holes were recorded along the edge. Its exact purpose and date is uncertain. (1)
<1> multiple authors, 1974, Stray Finds, p38 (Article in Journal). SCH5791.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5791 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1974. Stray Finds. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 2. p38.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 404 681 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 9 2022 10:19AM