Monument record 11484 - Post Medieval Features in Lower Bridge Street
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Summary
Post medieval deposits were observed in the south west section of a utility trench in Lower Bridge Street, Chester. Two pits were found cut into layers of crushed sandstone and sand. Post medieval pottery recovered from the pit suggests a late 18th/ early 19th century date for the pits. The base of the trench at 2.8 metres did not reach natural.
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Full Description
<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2017, Lower Bridge Street. Archaaeological Monitoring of a Service Trench (Client Report). SCH8309.
Post medieval deposits were observed in the south west section of a utility trench in Lower Bridge Street, Chester. Two pits were found cut into layers of crushed sandstone and sand. Post medieval pottery recovered from the pit suggests a late 18th/ early 19th century date for the pits. The base of the trench at 2.8 metres did not reach natural.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH8309 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2017. Lower Bridge Street. Archaaeological Monitoring of a Service Trench. R4058. N/A. N/A.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 406 658 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| 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
Sep 12 2017 12:50PM