| Title: |
Welwyn Hall, Welwyn, Hertfordshire: An Archaeological Excavation (HAT Report No 138) |
| Number of Pages: |
29 |
| Biblio Note |
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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] |
| Author: |
T McDonald
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| Publisher: |
Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust
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| Year of Publication: |
1995
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| Locations: |
| 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
Study area:
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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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |
