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Archaeological watching brief on groundworks at the Quay travel Site, Kingsbridge |
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South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
The groundworks associated with the development of the former Quay Travel Site, Kingsbridge were monitored and recorded by South West Archaeology (SWARCH) staff. The work conformed to a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) drawn up by SWARCH in consultation with the Devon County Historic Environment Service (HES) Excavation was carried out by a swing shovel equipped with a toothless grading bucket. The groundworks for the development necessitated level reduction of between 0.7m-0.9m. The area 10m NW-SE by 5m NE-SW subject to the watching brief was covered by modern tarmac and concrete floors at the level of existing adjoining pavements. Below the tarmac was a 0.5m thick layer of mixed modern levelling and below this a 30-40mm thick, hard surface of compact but crumbly dirty grey lime mortar. This was compressed directly onto a deposit of brown sandy clay, interpreted as a reclamation deposit relating to the creation of new quays from the 17th century; only the upper 0.2m of this was disturbed by groundwork. The foundations of walls were revealed, probably the rear walls of a building marked on the 1884 OS map. |
Author: |
J Freeman
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Publisher: |
South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Devon Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2006
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Quay Travel Site, Kingsbridge, South Hams |
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KINGSBRIDGE |
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South Hams |
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Devon |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 273470, 44080 (Easting, Northing)
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southwes1-18920 |
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HER entry
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |