Blythe, K. and Elsworth, D. W. (2005). Kingsway Baths, Bus Station and Bridge Houses. Lancaster: Oxford Archaeology (North). https://doi.org/10.5284/1004130. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Kingsway Baths, Bus Station and Bridge Houses
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Series:		 Oxford Archaeology North unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Prior to the redevelopment of the site of the former Kingsway Bus Depot (part of the redevelopment of the Kingsway Baths and Bridge Houses), Parliament Street, Lancaster (SD 4810 6225) by Liberty Properties Plc, a programme of archaeological recording was requested by the Lancashire County Archaeological Service (LCAS). This was to comprise of a Level III-type survey of the standing building, accompanied by background research into the site, which would enhance an earlier study undertaken in 1999 (LUAU 1999). The background research revealed that the bus depot was built in 1938 as part of the larger Kingsway Baths complex, in response to increased demand for improved leisure facilities in Lancaster. The considerable amount of traffic, that had begun to cause problems in Lancaster from the 1920s, was probably also an important factor in the construction of the bus depot. The baths remained one of Lancaster''s main municipal sites, although much altered, until its closure in 1997. The bus depot formed part of the same complex, but there is considerably less information regarding it available. It is, however, known that it was threatened with demolition in the late 1980s as part of a proposed expansion of the baths. The building investigation was carried out in November 2004. The results, combined with the results of the background research, are presented in this report and were able to identify a total of three phases of modification in the bus depot, all of which appear to relate to subtle changes in its use over time. A brief discussion of the phasing identified within the building is also included, and recommendations for the retention of features of interest and a watching brief prior to the development being carried out are presented.
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Author:		 Kathryn Blythe
Daniel W Elsworth
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Publisher:		 Oxford Archaeology (North)
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Lancashire SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2005
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Site: Kingsway Baths, Bus Depot and Bridge Houses
Parish: LANCASTER
District: Lancaster
County: Lancashire
Country: England
Grid Reference: 348100, 462250 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Find)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Monus)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: oxfordar2-43806
OBIB: 2004-5/305
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Created Date:		 23 Nov 2016