Source/Archive record SCH6319 - Excavations at New Crane Street, Chester, Cheshire, 2002

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Type Client Report
Title Excavations at New Crane Street, Chester, Cheshire, 2002
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Date/Year 2002

Abstract/Summary

Report on the results of an archaeological excavation carried out at New Crane Street, Chester, in advance of the construction of residential homes. Previous excavation and evaluation work to the south had identified remains thought to be associated with the canalisation of the River Dee and the construction of flood defences known as 'The Cop' during the early eighteenth century.

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Description

Chester UAD Project

Location

Cheshire Historic Environment Record Grey Lit' Library

Referenced Monuments (4)

  • Blacksmiths Yard (Monument)
  • Boat Yard (Monument)
  • late 18th century pavement at New Crane Street (Monument)
  • The 'Cop' 18th century Flood Defences (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Archaeological excavation at New Crane Street, Chester in 2002 (Ref: CHE/NCR02_2)

Record last edited

Feb 22 2013 11:46AM