Monument record 14225 - Excavated Post Medieval boundary ditch and infilled pond, Sandy Lane, Chester

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Summary

Ten evaluation trenches excavated at site of proposed new primary school. The only archaeological features encountered were field boundary ditches and an infilled pond, both recorded on 19th and early 20th century mapping. Post medieval finds indicative of low level waste disposal through manuring fields.

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Full Description

<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2017, Land at Saighton Playing Fields, Sandy Lane, Chester. An Archaeological Field Evaluation, R4148 (Client Report). SCH8442.

Ten evaluation trenches excavated at site of proposed new primary school. The only archaeological features encountered were field boundary ditches and an infilled pond, both recorded on 19th and early 20th century mapping. Post medieval finds indicative of low level waste disposal through manuring fields.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2017. Land at Saighton Playing Fields, Sandy Lane, Chester. An Archaeological Field Evaluation. R4148. R4148. [Mapped features: #50500 ; #50501 ; #50739 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 4238 6388 (160m by 64m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SJ46SW
Civil Parish HUNTINGTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County HUNTINGTON, CHESTER ST OSWALD, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Feb 19 2024 4:00PM