| Title: |
An Archaeological Excavation and Watching Brief on the Site of Staines House (256-162 High Street) and 1-13 London Road, Staines, TQ 0399 7178. Assessment Report |
| Number of Pages: |
25 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
An excavation was carried out in advance of development at a site where an earlier evaluation had revealed evidence of Roman and medieval date, including burials. The site lay just outside the core of Roman and medieval Staines, close to another site where Roman burials had been discovered. During the excavation, one Roman grave which contained two people was recorded. Later in the Roman period, a series of parallel ditches had been excavated at right angles to London Road, which suggested the formal organisation of settlement; the ditches may also have been intended to assist with drainage. The discovery of a hearth and numerous coins suggested fairly intensive use. Pits of the 4th century AD were identified. After this date, the site appeared not to have been occupied until the 11th or 12th century. Two parallel ditches of this date and a large 12th century pit were recorded, whilst pits and a ditch indicated settement until the 13th and 14th centuries. Little sign of activity from the later medieval period to the 18th century was found, probably as a result of flooding making settlement in the area impossible. The finds assemblage from the site was comprised mainly of Roman and medieval material, but included some prehistoric items, almost all of flint, and limited amounts of 18th/19th century material. It was concluded that the results of the excavation were important, and would be well worth publishing. [AIP] |
| Author: |
Mark S Dover
Rob Poulton
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| Publisher: |
Surrey County Archaeological Unit
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| Year of Publication: |
1999
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| Locations: |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Staines House 256162 High Street |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
London Road |
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| Subjects / Periods: |
| 4th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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ROMAN
(Historic England Periods)
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| 12th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 11th (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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PREHISTORIC
(Historic England Periods)
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MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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| 13th (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 18th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 14th Centuries (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1999
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: STAINES HOUSE (156-162 HIGH STREET) AND 1-13 LONDON ROAD, STAINES
Study area:
Investigation type: Post-determination/Research
District: Spelthorne
Monument:
Ngr: TQ03997178
Parish:
Postcode: TW184AY
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |
