Area of Special Archaeological Potential

The town of Nantwich in Cheshire contains archaeological deposits of national importance. Much of this material is preserved beneath or within a deep, sometimes organic, waterlogged deposit which, in places, is more than three metres deep. The quality of these waterlogged remains is exceptional and is comparable to the archaeological deposits at Carlisle, York and London. The Area of Special Archaeological Potential identifies the zones within the town where well-preserved, waterlogged archaeological deposits are known to survive. The Management Strategy for the Nantwich waterlogged deposits available via the Cheshire Archaeology web site: http://www.cheshirearchaeology.org.uk/?page_id=181.