Source/Archive record SCH6429 - Report on Archaeological Works at 12 - 22 Commonhall Street, Chester

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Type Client Report
Title Report on Archaeological Works at 12 - 22 Commonhall Street, Chester
Author/Originator
Report Number
Date/Year 2003

Abstract/Summary

An archaeological watching brief and excavation was undertaken during ground disturbance works in relation to a residential and commercial development at 12 - 22 Commonhall St., Chester. The site was graded to three levels. Roman and medieval pits and medieval garden soils were uncovered and these contained a number of fragments of datable pottery. Eighteenth and nineteenth century building material and demolition debris was also identified.

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Description

Chester UAD Project

Location

Cheshire Historic Environment Record Grey Lit' Library

Referenced Monuments (7)

  • East-west road north of Commonhall Street (Monument)
  • Late Roman-Saxon hearth at Commonhall Street (Monument)
  • Medieval features at Commonhall Street (Monument)
  • post medieval demolition debris at Commonhall Street (Monument)
  • Roman demolition layer at Commonhall Street (Monument)
  • Roman structure at Commonhall Street (Monument)
  • Saxon Soil Horizon (Dark Earth Layer), 12 - 22 Commonhall Street (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Watching brief and excavation at 12-22 Commonhall Street, Chester in 2003 (Ref: CHE/12CM03)

Record last edited

Nov 2 2012 4:43PM