Source/Archive record SCH7179 - Northgate Steps, Water Tower Street, Chester Archaeological Assessment

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Type Client Report
Title Northgate Steps, Water Tower Street, Chester Archaeological Assessment
Author/Originator
Report Number
Date/Year 2013
APAS Assession Year 2012-2013

Abstract/Summary

Desk based assessment on a section of the city walls adjacent to the Northgate following the discovery of a pair of chambers within the wall. This revealed that a pair of cottages was erected against the wall in the early 18th century. Following the construction of the steps in c.1810 at this location the cottages were demolished and the wall thickened substantially, and this included an open chamber with a large doorway, of unknkown function.

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Description

Chester UAD Project

Location

Cheshire Historic Environment Record Grey Lit' Library

Referenced Monuments (3)

  • Chester City Walls - Wall between Morgan's Mount and Northgate (Building)
  • Chester City Walls - Wall between Morgan's Mount and Northgate: Steps to the West of Northgate (Building)
  • Site of Eighteenth Century Cottages Adjoining City Walls (Monument)

Referenced Events (2)

  • Desk based assessment at Northgate Steps, Chester in 2013 (Ref: 2013-01)
  • Evaluation of the City Walls at the North Gate Steps, Chester in 2012 (Ref: E1182)

Record last edited

Jan 28 2019 11:32AM