Find Spot record 11434 - Evidence of medieval cereal from the Roodee

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Summary

Archaeological investigations at the Roodee Racecourse in 1991 included the sampling of medieval riverine deposits from the racecourse (in an area that would have been underwater in the medieval period). The results indicated evidence of wheat and hemp cultivation in the area.

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<1> Keele University, 1992, Pollen analysis of samples from Chester (Foregate Street and Roodee Racecourse), R3381 (Client Report). SCH6927.

Sample taken from a riverine deposit during archaeological investigations at the Roodee Racecourse in 1991 recorded evidence of cereal cultivation including wheat (triticum) and hemp.

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  • <1> Client Report: Keele University. 1992. Pollen analysis of samples from Chester (Foregate Street and Roodee Racecourse). R3381. N/A. N/A. R3381.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 400 658 (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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Nov 20 2020 12:29PM