Monument record 11279 - Basin construction at Tilston's Yard

Archaeological investigations at Tilston's Yard in 2005 identified the remains of a basin construction built in the early 19th century.

The evidence consisted of a series of roughly cut sandstone blocks [context 142]as part of a surface with a moderately shallow gradient forming a shallow basin.

It was interpreted as part of a semi-circular plan feature associated with the cop defences and appeared to function as a rudimentary dock. (1)

<1> Gifford and Partners, 2005, Tilston's Yard, New Crane Street, Chester: Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design, R3092 (Client Report). SCH5471.