Monument record 11430 - Medieval occupation at Pepper Street

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Summary

A possible medieval clay floor and soil layer were encountered during archaeological investigations close to the present line of Pepper Street in 2013.

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Full Description

<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2013, Proposed Redevelopment of the Former Habitat Unit, Pepper Street, Chester and Archaeological Evaluation, R3530 (Client Report). SCH7239.

Archaeological investigations to the south of Pepper Street in 2013 recorded evidence of medieval occupation close to the Pepper Street frontage.

The evidence comprised a soil layer [509] and a probable clay floor [510] with associated finds of a medieval date from trench 5. The medieval layers were encountered at a depth of 0.7m below present ground level and extended to a depth of 1.35m.

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  • <1> Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2013. Proposed Redevelopment of the Former Habitat Unit, Pepper Street, Chester and Archaeological Evaluation. R3530. N/A. N/A. R3530.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 406 661 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Aug 19 2016 12:09PM