Monument record 180/0/1 - Medieval structural timbers, Nantwich Gasworks Site
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Summary
Construction trial trenching in advance of reclamation of the Nantwich Gas Works revealed pieces of wattle hurdling and structural timbers below the gasworks waste. These are typical of the remains found at medieval saltworks in Wood Street. Quantities of post medieval pottery were also collected from the site.
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Full Description
<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner R C, 1986 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Construction trial trenching in advance of reclamation of the Nantwich Gas Works. In the position marked, two trenches produced pieces of wattle hurdling and structural timbers below the gasworks waste. Those were typical of remains found at the excavations of the medieval saltworks in Wood Street. Quantities of post medieval pottery were collected from the site.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Turner R C, 1986. [Mapped feature: #39451 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 6491 5233 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ65SW |
| Civil Parish | NANTWICH, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NANTWICH, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 9 2025 4:40PM