Monument record 8668 - Roman features in cellar at Cromwell Court

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Summary

Archaeological investigations in the cellar at Cromwell Court in 2017 identified features of Roman and Saxon date. An east west linear gully cutting into the natural clay and, to the south, the north side of a sandstone surface. The sandstone surface was sealed by a soil surface which had been cut by a handful of pit and posthole features. Dating evidence was sparse but finds of Roman pottery and ceramic building materials were recovered along with Late Saxon pottery.

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<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2017, Archaeological Recording at nos 5 to 7 Cromwell Court, St. Martin's Way, Chester (Client Report). SCH8240.

Archaeological investigations in the cellar at Cromwell Court in 2017 identified features of Roman and Saxon date. An east west linear gully cutting into the natural clay and, to the south, the north side of a sandstone surface. The sandstone surface was sealed by a soil surface which had been cut by a handful of pit and posthole features. Dating evidence was sparse but finds of Roman pottery and ceramic building materials were recovered along with Late Saxon pottery.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2017. Archaeological Recording at nos 5 to 7 Cromwell Court, St. Martin's Way, Chester. R4018.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 402 664 (15m by 15m) (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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Sep 30 2024 4:41PM