| Title: |
An Archaeological Assessment of Land at the Former Gasworks Site, Penzance |
| Number of Pages: |
33 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
An archaeological assessment, comprising a desk-based study and site inspection was undertaken on the site of the old gasworks at Penzance. The site was divided into two distinct areas, each with a different history of use and different archaeological potential. Area 1 was the former foreshore, built over in the 19th century by the gasworks. There was the possible scope for palaeoenvironmental evidence which may have survived in foreshore deposits and of pre-19th century use of the foreshore. Area 2 was the higher ground to the rear of Market Jew Street and was the part of the town occupied since the medieval period. Evidence for medieval and later activity on the site was expected here. Further evaluation work was recommended should further development work take place. [AIP] |
| Author: |
Colin Buck
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| Publisher: |
Cornwall Archaeological Unit
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| Year of Publication: |
1996
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| Locations: |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Penzance |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Market Jew Street |
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| Subjects / Periods: |
| 19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Pre19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1996
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: PENZANCE GASWORKS
Study area:
Investigation type: Desk-based
District: Penwith
Monument: WALL. Undated, GAS HOLDER. Post-medieval (1540-1901), TRAMWAY. Post-medieval (1540-1901)
Ngr: SW47553037
Parish: Penzance
Postcode: TR182NJ
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |
