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Redcliffe Village, Bristol: Archaeological Watching Brief |
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Cotswold Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Geotechnical site investigations were supervised and recorded by Cotswold Archaeology in June 2008 at the request of CEREP Redcliffe Sarl at Redcliffe Village, Bristol. Sixteen trial pits, three test trenches and five inspection pits were excavated within the proposed development area, together with five boreholes, in order to investigate ground conditions. The geotechnical works identified natural sandstone bedrock, overlain by estuarine alluvium, throughout the site. Evidence was identified behind the Redcliff Street frontage for activity from the 12th/13th centuries onwards, including possible medieval floor surfaces, a dye-vat base and medieval and later garden soils. The post-medieval line of the Law Ditch, an originally medieval feature that runs north/south through the centre of the development area, was also noted. A probable medieval wall-footing, together with garden soils of both medieval and post-medieval date, were noted east of the Law Ditch, in areas that would have been to the rear of plots fronting St. Thomas Street. Several known areas of modern disturbance were encountered, including cellars and a probable bomb crater. |
Author: |
A Barber
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Publisher: |
Cotswold Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Bristol City Council (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2008
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Locations: |
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Redcliffe Village, Bristol. Archaeological Watching Brief |
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BRISTOL |
District: |
Bristol, City of |
County: |
Bristol |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 359160, 172660 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
cotswold2-62261 |
OBIB: |
CA Typescript Report No. 08125 |
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |