Monument record 8126 - Burnt Horizon, Foregate Street
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Summary
A number of excavations along Foregate St. have revealed a distinctive soil horizon of orange-red, apparently fire hardened clay, in addition to accumulations of charcoal. This horizon has been exposed at 54 – 60 Foregate St., and below the Tatler Cinema (then known as Swan Court) and the ABC Cinema on Love St. The horizon is dated to the first or second century by finds.
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Full Description
A number of excavations along Foregate St. have revealed a distinctive soil horizon of orange-red, apparently fire hardened clay, in addition to accumulations of charcoal. This horizon has been exposed at 54 – 60 Foregate St., and below the Tatler Cinema (then known as Swan Court) and the ABC Cinema on Love St. The horizon is dated to the first or second century by finds.
<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2011, Refurbishment of an Existing Store at 54 - 60 Foregate Street, Chester (Client Report). SCH6587.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6587 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2011. Refurbishment of an Existing Store at 54 - 60 Foregate Street, Chester. R3235. N/A. N/A.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 409 663 (60m by 48m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| 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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Record last edited
Apr 15 2024 11:47AM