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Archaeological Building Record of a Ruined Farm Complex within the Hamilton Northern Housing Area, Humberstone, Leicester |
Series: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services was commissioned by Mather Jamie to investigate and record, prior to demolition, a ruined farm complex located within the area of the proposed new Hamilton Northern Housing Area, Humberstone, Leicester. Unfortunately the complex was demolished before the detailed building survey was undertaken. Documentary and cartographic evidence suggests that the earliest, stone-built structure was an early 19th century field barn, erected soon after the parish was enclosed in 1788. Subsequently a brick-built dwelling was added, in the period between c. 1850 and 1884/5, providing accommodation for a stockman and his family. Various alterations and additions to the complex were made in the first half of the 20th century. The same sources provided evidence for the exploitation of the surrounding landscape and its natural resources, including a range of rural industries/crafts. |
Author: |
N Finn
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Publisher: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicester City HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2003
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Locations: |
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Hamilton Northern Housing Area |
Parish: |
LEICESTER |
District: |
Leicester |
County: |
Leicestershire |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 462950, 307600 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
universi1-85156 |
OBIB: |
2003-113 |
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Note: |
1 A4 report consisting of 19 pages
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |