Monument record 7858 - Site of Nineteenth Century Quay, Northwich

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Summary

Archaeological monitoring in 2015/6 observed structural remains consisting of 2 brick built structures along the bank of the River Weaver and part of the 19th century river wall. These structures probably formed part of the 19th century quayside facilitating the loading and unloading of goods to the nearby town centre.

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<1> Trent and Peak Archaeology, 2016, Archaeological Monitoring of Groundworks. Northwich Town Centre Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS), Cheshire (Client Report). SCH8109.

Watching brief carried out during groundworks for Northwich Town Centre Flood Management Scheme.(FRMS) The proposed Northwich FRMS affected a number of locations throughout the town centre of Northwich structural remains were only observed within Reach Three. These consisted of 2 brick built structures along the bank of the River Weaver and part of the 19th century river wall. These structures probably formed part of the 19th century quayside facilitating the loading and unloading of goods to the nearby town centre.

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  • <1> Client Report: Trent and Peak Archaeology. 2016. Archaeological Monitoring of Groundworks. Northwich Town Centre Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS), Cheshire. R3918.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 6571 7395 (point) Central Point
Map sheet SJ67SE
Civil Parish NORTHWICH, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County NORTHWICH, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 22 2024 12:26PM