Monument record 13015 - Area of medieval pits, Hunter Street

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Summary

Four pits of medieval date were recorded during the excavation of a gas-diversion trench along Hunter Street in 2020-1 as part of the Northgate redevelopment scheme. The precise character and size of the pits remain unknown as all extended beyond the limits of the trench, although one at least was substantial, being 2.92m long and at least 0.8m deep.

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Full Description

<1> Oxford Archaeology North, 2022, Chester Northgate Redevelopment: Phase 1 Post-Excavation Assessment Report, R4690 (Client Report). SCH9431.

Four pits (features 10018; 10022; 10024; 10026) of medieval date were recorded during the excavation of a gas-diversion trench along Hunter Street in 2020-1 as part of the Northgate redevelopment scheme. The precise character and size of the pits remain unknown as all extended beyond the limits of the trench. Feature 10018 was, however, substantial, being 2.92m long and at least 0.8m deep, whilst 10024 was over 1.22m in length, the other two features being rather smaller.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Client Report: Oxford Archaeology North. 2022. Chester Northgate Redevelopment: Phase 1 Post-Excavation Assessment Report. R4690. N/A. N/A. R4690. [Mapped features: #57505 ; #57506 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 4042 6652 (6m by 3m) (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

Aug 2 2023 4:50PM