Monument record 11325 - Sandstone cellar at Newgate Street
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Summary
Cellar with sandstone walls recorded during archaeological observation of construction work to the rear of No 27 Newgate Street in 1961-62. The cellar is probably post medieval in date with evidence of medieval finds below it.
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Full Description
<1> Chester Archaeology, Various, Brief notes on discoveries in Chester (Written Communication). SCH6996.
Salvage recording on the east side of Newgate Street (No 27) recorded four sides of a sandstone cellar in the north east corner of the site.
The walls comprised large, regular, sandstone blocks. The cellar measured 3.40m north south and 2.35m east west and had been filled in with rubbish and quantities of compact organic material suggestive of a cess pit. Medieval finds were recovered below the floor of the cellar.
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 |
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Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 1:37PM