Monument record 13016 - Medieval/post medieval cut features, south of Hunter Street

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Summary

A group of cut features (pits, postholes, gullies/ditches) were recorded during the excavation of groundworks (the lower foundation pile mat within the former bus exchange) undertaken in 2020-1 as part of the Northgate redevelopment scheme. The features found could not be closely dated but were likely medieval/post medieval in date.

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Full Description

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

A group of cut features (pits, postholes, gullies/ditches) were recorded during the excavation of groundworks (the lower foundation pile mat within the former bus exchange) undertaken in 2020-1 as part of the Northgate redevelopment scheme. The features comprised three pits (506, 529, 559), three postholes (531, 533, 535), and two intercutting gullies or shallow ditches (530, cutting 542). Although they could not be closely dated they are thought to be medieval/post medieval in date.

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: #57514 ; #57515 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 4036 6649 (7m by 11m) (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 14 2023 12:49PM