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Planning Delivery Zone 3. An archaeological evaluation report |
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AOC Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
The stratigraphic sequence exposed within the evaluation has illustrated that, with the exception of 2 trenches , the alluvial clays have been truncated by modern deposits. Specifically, 19th/20th century reservoir backfill. The foundations of a 20th century concrete building was also found, which correlates with the position of a building on the 1965 Ordnance Survey map and probably overlays the edge of a 19th century reservoir. Lines of posts and planking, which formed at least two phases of revetment and at least one associated structure, were found within the northeast of the site.The wooden post built structures clearly identify evidence of past waterways management within the area. Their location when compared to cartographic sources suggests that they were constructed within the Pudding Mill River. The earlier revetment, formed from a line of partially worked, large logs, partially worked stakes and crudely worked planks differed greatly from the later revetment of machine cut posts and planks; suggesting that the earlier revetment was abandoned for some time. A parallel line of posts projecting on an east - west alignment from the earlier revetment, also formed from partially worked, sizable timbers, most probably represents a jetty or bridge, which may have been constructed at the same time as the revetment. |
Author: |
P Harris
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Publisher: |
AOC Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Greater London HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2009
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Planning Delivery Zone 3, The Olympic Park, Stratford |
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STRATFORD |
District: |
Newham |
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Greater London |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 553765, 118385 (Easting, Northing)
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aocarcha1-52303 |
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Note: |
A4 sized, blue spine with clear dust covers. 84 pages containing 7 figures
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Created Date: |
24 Nov 2016 |