Monument record 11348 - Post medieval structural features at No 5-9 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 sandstone wall base with some associated 17th century pottery.

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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 5 excavated within the plots of No 5-9 Frodsham Street noted a sandstone wall base at a depth of 0.37m below present ground level with some associated 17th century pottery.

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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 407 664 (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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Dec 21 2021 12:31PM