Monument record 11455 - Post Medieval brick wall remains at rear of Commonhall Street
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Summary
Excavation of 5 trial trenches prior to the conversion of Chronicle house in 2014. Trenches 1 and 2 exposed the remains of north south aligned brick walls which consisted of handmade bricks in lime mortar. These walls are likely to be associated with building shown on the OS first edition map of Chester dating to 1871. Pottery dating to the 17th and 18th centuryoes was found in these trenches.
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<1> L-P Archaeology, 2015, Archaeological Mitigation Report, Chronicle House, Chester (Client Report). SCH7949.
Excavation of 5 trial trenches prior to the conversion of Chronicle house to student accommodation in 2014. Trenches 1 and 2 exposed the remains of north south aligned brick walls which consisted of handmade bricks in lime mortar. These walls are likely to be associated with building shown on the OS first edition map of Chester dating to 1871.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1881-2, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2474.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 403 661 (3m by 1m) (2 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
Mar 9 2023 12:47PM