McDonald, T. (1995). Welwyn Hall, Welwyn, Hertfordshire: An Archaeological Excavation (HAT Report No 138). Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust.

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Title:		 Welwyn Hall, Welwyn, Hertfordshire: An Archaeological Excavation (HAT Report No 138)
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Number of Pages:		 29
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Publication Type:		 Report
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Abstract:		 Excavations were undertaken to further investigate areas of archaeological potential identified during evaluation on land proposed for development at Welwyn Hall. Three areas were investigated. A number of features in all areas were tentatively dated as representing pre 1st-2nd century activity, and a boundary ditch cut in area A was shown to have been ceased to be maintained during the 1st-2nd century. Further investigation in area B of a possible mausoleum structure revealed that the structure was well preserved and intact. The excavation re-affirmed the absence of a boundary or 'precinct ditch' recorded to the north and west of the mausoleum in 1976-77, and the three burials aligned east/west (previously thought to lie within the 'precinct ditch') were shown to be part of a 4th centruy cemetery which post-dated the demolition of the mausoleum. Although the function of the building remained unclear, features such as an east/west alignment, and apse to the east, a central cellar, and ambulatory or walkway, a squared niche for a shrine suggested a religious function. The presence of plastered walls, arched entrances and opus signium floor also suggested a high status building. Later features identified included a line of seven postholes representing the vestiges of a boundary fence line of post-medieval date. [AIP]
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Author:		 T McDonald
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Publisher:		 Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust
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Year of Publication:		 1995
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Location - Auto Detected: Welwyn Hall
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Note:		 Date Of Issue From: 1995 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: WELWYN HALL, WELWYN
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Investigation type: Post-determination/Research
District: Welwyn Hatfield
Monument: CEMETERY.. Roman (AD43-410), MAUSOLEUM.. Roman (AD43-410), [FENCE.BOUNDARY] Post-medieval (1540-1901)
Ngr: TL23201640
Parish: Welwyn
Postcode: AL6 9LF
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Created Date:		 19 Jan 2009