Monument record 8605 - Roman features recorded to the rear of 8-12 Stanley Place
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Summary
Evidence of a possible Roman structure was encountered during construction to the rear of Stanley Place in 1962. The evidence included two sandstone walls, some sandstone rubble and a mortar foundation. Dating was provided by a quantity of Roman pottery.
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Full Description
<1> Chester Archaeology, Various, Brief notes on discoveries in Chester (Written Communication). SCH6996.
Evidence of a Roman structure was recorded in 1962 during the construction of a new building to the rear of 8-12 Stanley Place. The evidence comprised traces of a mortared foundation in trench 1 and two sandstone walls in trench 2 on a similar alignment to the mortar foundation. In addtion, a quantity of sandstone rubble and tile chips were recovered. The features were dated by the recovery of some Roman pottery, however they are not discussed in detail.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6996 Written Communication: Chester Archaeology. Various. Brief notes on discoveries in Chester.
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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 |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 30 2024 4:41PM