Title: |
Archaeological Watching Brief. Berwick Old Bridge, Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland |
Number of Pages: |
17 |
Biblio Note |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken on Berwick Old Bridge, a SAM. The aim of the watching brief was to record and assess any deposits and/or structures underlying the present road and path surfaces of the bridge during the excavation of seven test pits. The archaeological watching brief identified the top of the bridge structure underlying several road-levelling deposits. Two pits uncovered the tops of arch crowns and one pit uncovered the top of a bridge pier. The interpretation noted the importance of the present water-content and plasticity of the lime mortar between the sandstone blocks and fragments. Finally, the report recommended the importance of maintaining the current moisture constant within the medieval fabric of the bridge to prolong its future stability. [Au(abr)] |
Author: |
D Reed
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Publisher: |
Bernicia Archaeology
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Year of Publication: |
2002
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Locations: |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Berwick Old Bridge BerwickonTweed Northumberland |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Berwick Old Bridge |
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Subjects / Periods: |
Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2002
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: BERWICK OLD BRIDGE, BERWICK-ON-TWEED Study area: Investigation type: Post-determination/Research District: Berwick upon Tweed Monument: BRIDGE. Medieval (1066-1540), BRIDGE. Post-medieval (1540-1901) Ngr: NT99505270 Parish: Postcode: TD152HD
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |