Find Spot record 9013/27 - Saxon Pottery, YMCA, Old Bishop's Palace
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Summary
In 1976, excavation at the YMCA (Old Bishop's Palace) produced a wide range of pottery, including two rim sherds of Saxon 'Chester ware' cooking pots.
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Full Description
In 1976, excavation for the construction of a fire escape at the YMCA (Old Bishop's Palace) produced pottery dating from Roman to post medieval times (1). Saxon period pottery was recovered, at least two Chester ware rim sherds of cooking pots or jars (1).
<1> multiple authors, 1977, Excavation Reports and Sites Observed, 5/33-35 Ward T Carrington P & Rutter J 1977 (Article in Journal). SCH5800.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/287 Thacker A 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH5800 Article in Journal: multiple authors. 1977. Excavation Reports and Sites Observed. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. No 5. 5/33-35 Ward T Carrington P & Rutter J 1977.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/287 Thacker A 1987.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| 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 2 2017 2:17PM