Monument record 11493 - 19th century structures at Gorsestacks

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Summary

The remains of a brick-lined well , a single pit feature , and a series of postholes forming a linear fence line were encountered during excavation at Gorsestacks in 2015/16 along with trenches containing salt-glazed drainage pipes. These remains probably relate to buildings located on the north side of George Street shown on maps dating to between the 1830s and 1960s. Most physical traces of these buildings had been obliterated during demolition.

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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.

The remains of a brick-line well , a single pit feature , and a series of postholes forming a linear fence line were encountered during excavation at Gorsestacks in 2015/16 along with trenches containing salt-glazed drainage pipes. These remains probably relate to buildings located on the north side of George Street shown on maps dating to between the 1830s and 1960s. Most physical traces of these buildings had been obliterated during demolition.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Client Report: Earthworks Archaeological Services. 2017. New Bus Interchange Site at Gorse Stacks. A final report on the Archaeological Excavations 2015-2016. R4147. [Mapped features: #50513 ; #50514 ; #50515 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 4065 6677 (6m by 19m) (3 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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Mar 10 2020 11:07AM