AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL dig, under way in Chester’s Grosvenor Park, aims to find previously unknown buildings associated with a great mansion house that was destroyed in the Civil War in the 17th century.
The experts from Cheshire West and Chester Council’s historic environment team and University of Chester second year Archaeology students also hope find part of a Roman road to the nearby amphitheatre.
Simon Ward, director of the dig, said: “We are looking to expand our knowledge of this part of Chester close to the Roman Amphitheatre and Chester’s original cathedral St John’s Church.”
The dig, near the St John’s Church entrance, will have a public open day tomorrow from 10am - 4pm with opportunities for site tours, to handle finds, and children’s activities.
The dig will also be open during the weekend of June 4t, as part of the Roman Chestival.
