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An archaeological excavation at Bow North Youth Centre, Parnell Road, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London E3 2RU |
Series: |
Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
The excavation comprised an area measuring 7m x 17m. Natural deposits were evident as bands of sand and gravel capped in some areas by a sandy brickearth type deposit. Two parallel gullies, running north - south were recorded across the site, dating from the Late Iron Age (50 BC-AD 25). The western gully continued as a boundary and was re-cut by two components of a much larger ditch. The termini of these ditches contained a considerable quantity of Iron Age pottery (AD 25-50/60) as well as some slag and hearth lining. It is probable that the area investigated was open ground in the medieval and post-medieval periods, possibly used for horticultural purposes such as market gardening to supply fresh goods to the city. No evidence was uncovered to suggest the presence of medieval or post-medieval structures earlier than the 19th century. |
Author: |
James Leary
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Publisher: |
Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Greater London HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2005
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Locations: |
Site: |
Bow North Youth Centre, 60 Parnell Road |
Parish: |
TOWER HAMLETS |
District: |
Tower Hamlets |
County: |
Greater London |
Country: |
England |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Bow North |
Grid Reference: 537020, 183440 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
preconst1-10746 |
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Note: |
Bound, unpublished report
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Created Date: |
25 Nov 2016 |