Monument record 11347 - Post medieval features at Frodsham Street

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Summary

Archaeological investigations at Frodsham Street in 1966 included the excavation of seven trenches to the rear of the street frontage. Although the results of the investigation have never been published in full the archive records the discovery of a several post medieval features. Trench 2 excavated close to the medieval City Walls encountered evidence of deposits containing 16th and 17th century material, however they are not discussed in any further detail.

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Archaeological investigations at Frodsham Street in 1966 included the excavation of seven trenches to the rear of the street frontage. Although the results of the investigation have never been published in full the archive records the discovery of a number of medieval and post medieval features.


<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2011, Proposed New Market Hall at Frodsham Street Car Park, Chester: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment, R3087 (Client Report). SCH5465.

Trench 2 excavated close to the medieval City Walls encountered evidence of deposits containing 16th and 17th century material, however they are not discussed in any further detail.

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  • <1> Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2011. Proposed New Market Hall at Frodsham Street Car Park, Chester: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment. R3087. N/A. N/A. R3087.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 407 663 (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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Jul 4 2024 1:37PM