Monument record 12505 - Civil War Ditch, Tower Wharf Site
Please read our guidance about the use of Cheshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
During the Tower Wharf site excavations in 2005, a 'massive ditch' was recorded, and seen to stretch to at least 20m. The excavators concluded that the ditch was likely to have been related to the Civil War siegeworks, also in this area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
During the Tower Wharf site excavations in 2005, what was reported as a 'massive ditch' was recorded in Trench 5. The ditch was 5m wide, 3m deep. Its full length was not established, although it was also noted in Trench 12, indicating it stretched at least 20m (1). The unrelated backfill of the ditch contained eighteenth century pottery. The excavators concluded that the ditch was likely to have been related to the Civil War siegeworks, also in this area (1).
<1> SLR Consulting Ltd, 2007, Tower Wharf Mitigation Strategy and Method Statement 2007, R3395 (Client Report). SCH6972.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6972 Client Report: SLR Consulting Ltd. 2007. Tower Wharf Mitigation Strategy and Method Statement 2007. R3395. N/A. N/A. R3395.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 400 667 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| 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
Record last edited
Apr 16 2021 10:31AM