Monument record 8675/1 - Early Roman timber building at Gorsestacks
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Summary
Excavation at Gorsestacks in 2015/16 identified post holes and linear slots interpreted as a the remains of a timber structure. Outside this are were gullies and a charcoal flecked deposit. Pottery finds date this period of activity to AD 70–90
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Full Description
<1> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2017, New Bus Interchange Site at Gorse Stacks. A final report on the Archaeological Excavations 2015-2016 (Client Report). SCH8440.
Excavation at Gorsestack in 2015/16 identified a linear gully aligned north-east to south-west . A single pit was located at the north-east end of this gully. Finds including a bronze bracelet and roman pottery date this to the late 2nd century
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH8440 Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2017. New Bus Interchange Site at Gorse Stacks. A final report on the Archaeological Excavations 2015-2016. R4147. [Mapped feature: #50518 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 406 667 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 16 2018 11:19AM