Monument record 8706 - Excavated Roman Sandstone Wall, Hunter Street
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Summary
The remains of a red sandstone wall was identified in 2020 during an archaeological watching brief of a test pit (TP 2) located on Hunter Street. It probably formed part of one of the buildings of the barrack blocks within the legionary fortress.
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Full Description
<1> Oxford Archaeology North, 2020, Northgate Redevelopment, Phase 1, Chester: Archaeological Watching Brief Report, R4492 (Client Report). SCH8981.
The remains of a red sandstone wall was identified in 2020 during an archaeological watching brief of a test pit (TP 2) located on Hunter Street. It lay at a depth of 24.45m aOD and probably formed part of one of the buildings of the barrack blocks within the legionary fortress.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH8981 Client Report: Oxford Archaeology North. 2020. Northgate Redevelopment, Phase 1, Chester: Archaeological Watching Brief Report. R4492. N/A. N/A. R4492. [Mapped features: #53512 ; #53513 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4030 6649 (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
Feb 5 2025 10:51AM