Monument record 8682 - Excavated Sandstone Wall, Date Uncertain, St Mary's Hill

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Summary

An archaeological watching brief undertaken during emergency water mains maintenance works in 2019 recorded the remains of a sandstone wall running in a north-east to south-west alignment. It survived at 0.7m wide and 0.4m high (two-three courses), of roughly hewn red sandstone blocks with a pale grey mortar. Date uncertain.

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Full Description

<1> L-P Archaeology, 2019, Archaeological Watching Brief Report: St Mary's Hill, Chester, R4300 (Client Report). SCH8685.

An archaeological watching brief undertaken during emergency water mains maintenance works in 2019 recorded the remains of a sandstone wall running in a north-east to south-west alignment. It survived at 0.7m wide and 0.4m high (two-three courses), of roughly hewn red sandstone blocks with a pale grey mortar. Date uncertain.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Client Report: L-P Archaeology. 2019. Archaeological Watching Brief Report: St Mary's Hill, Chester. R4300. N/A. N/A. R4300. [Mapped features: #51498 ; #51499 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 4053 6587 (2m by 1m) (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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Record last edited

May 3 2019 2:35PM