Monument record 10146 - Late medieval soil accumulation at Water Tower Street

Archaeological investigations at the Northgate Brewery Site (corner of Northgate Street and Water Tower Street) recorded evidence of limited medieval activity. The excavations were carried out by P.J. Davey of the Grosvenor Museum following the demolition of the former brewery.

The earliest medieval evidence on the site consisted of the 14th century road surface (CHER 10004) over which there appears to have been an accumulation of soils indicating the road fell out of use, or was re-aligned in the later medieval period. The soil layer consisted of a relatively sterile brown soil that covered almost the entire site. The deposits were tentatively interpreted as plough or cultivation soils to the rear of medieval properties fronting the street areas. (1)

<1> Davey, P. J., 1973, Chester Northgate Brewery Phase One (Monograph). SCH950.

<2> multiple authors, 1973, Excavation Reports and Summaries, p18-19 (Article in Journal). SCH5782.