Monument record 8619 - Possible Roman surface at Hamilton Place
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Summary
Archaeological investigations in the form of a watching brief of a small geotechnical pit along Hamilton Place recorded a layer containing quantities of Roman mortar, plaster, ceramic building material and sandstone fragments. It is possible this relates to the northern end of a barrack block of the First Cohort.
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Full Description
Geotechnical test pit excavated along Hamilton Place in the approximate area of the northern end of a barrack building of the First Cohort.
<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2007, geotechnical test pits and window samples, Northgate Development, Chester, R3432 (Client Report). SCH7039.
Archaeological investigations in the form of a watching brief of a small geotechnical pit along Hamilton Place recorded a layer at the base of trench 33 containing quantities of Roman mortar, plaster, ceramic building material and sandstone fragments.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH7039 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2007. geotechnical test pits and window samples, Northgate Development, Chester. R3432. N/A. N/A. R3432.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 404 663 (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 |
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Record last edited
Dec 9 2015 3:38PM