Excavations on a Roman Salt-working Site at Jersey Way, Middlewich, Cheshire
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11611518 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Zant (Oxford Archaeology North, Mill 3, Moor Lane Mills, Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD., corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 173 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 56-153 |
| Publication date | 2015-12-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Archaeological Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0066-5983 • E-ISSN: 2373-2288 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00665983.2015.1119637 |
| OpenAlex | W2210726857 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 27 |
In 2012, Oxford Archaeology North undertook large-scale archaeological excavations at Jersey Way, Middlewich, Cheshire, in advance of development by Stewart Milne Homes Ltd. Historically, Middlewich is well-known for its intimate connection with the salt-production industry. The excavation uncovered a sizable area of Roman remains, some of which were extremely well-preserved as a result of waterlogging, comprising timber used for processes connected with Roman salt production. One of these features, a brine well, contained evidence for ‘placed’ or ‘structured’ deposition. Other archaeological and palaeoenvironmental evidence was also connected with salt production, in addition to the infrastructure of the Roman settlement and agricultural activity. Together, this allows greater insights into Middlewich’s Roman settlement, the salt-working sites of Cheshire and, more generally, the process and form of inland salt production
Archaeological evidence · Archaeology · Brine · Excavation · Geography · Settlement (finance · Waterlogging (archaeology · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · History · Maritime and Coastal Archaeology · Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2022 (3) |
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