Monument record 8172 - Roman pits at Folliot House

Traces of early Roman activity was recorded at Folliot House in 1955 during archaeological investigations undertaken by Mr Petch. The earliest activity, comprised a number of pits and deposits sealed by the primary floors of the barrack blocks that appeared to date to the mid second century at the latest. Due to the limited nature of the investigation these features were not extensively investigated however their similarity to early Roman activity at other sites in the fortress would suggest they indicated the initial clearance and preparation of the area. (1)

<1> Chester Archaeology, 1955, Folliot House Site Record (Unpublished Report). SCH6565.

<2> Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, 1911-Present, Journal of Roman Studies, Vol 46 p125 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1519.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p151 & 163 (Book). SCH3556.

<4> Thompson, F.H., 1964, A History of Cheshire. Volume Two: Roman Cheshire, p34 (Book). SCH2862.

<5> Earthworks Archaeological Services, 2005, Proposed Redevelopment on Land to the Rear of 49 Northgate Street, Chester; An Archaeological Evaluation., R2581 (Client Report). SCH4713.