Burying the Past: Uncovering Medieval Secrets Beneath Chester Crown Court The discovery of an 800 year old section of medieval castle beneath Chester Crown Court has left archaeologists stunned, but it's a finding that raises more questions than answers about our relationship with history.
The revelation that parts of the Norman castle's defences survived for centuries hidden inside newer construction is a potent reminder that even in plain sight, our past can be hiding in plain view.
The discovery began by chance when Stewart Ainsworth, an archaeologist from the University of Chester, stumbled upon an abrupt change in masonry while exploring a dark corridor beneath the court.