Monument record 11342 - Timber lined tan pit from No 51 Foregate Street

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Summary

Archaeological investigations on the north side of Foregate Street in 1977-1979 recorded evidence of a timber lined pit of a possible medieval date. The evidence comprised a series of vertical posts in stanchion hole D6 on the eastern side of the development area. Although the extent of the evaluation was limited, a single sherd of 14th century pottery was recovered from the fill of the pit and has suggested a tentative date of activity in the medieval period.

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Archaeological investigations on the north side of Foregate Street in 1977-1979 recorded evidence of a timber lined pit of a possible medieval date.

The evidence comprised a series of vertical posts in stanchion hole D6 on the eastern side of the development area. Although the extent of the evaluation was limited, a single sherd of 14th century pottery was recovered from the fill of the pit and has suggested a tentative date of activity in the medieval period. (1)


<1> Watson, J. & Hillam J, 1980, Identification of waterlogged wood from Chester, Arrowcroft Scheme (Unpublished Report). SCH6950.

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  • <1> Unpublished Report: Watson, J. & Hillam J. 1980. Identification of waterlogged wood from Chester, Arrowcroft Scheme.

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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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Apr 15 2024 11:47AM