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Land at AstraZeneca, Severnside, South Gloucestershire |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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wessexar1-128920_1.pdf (3 MB)
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Wessex Archaeology were commissioned by CgMs Consulting Ltd to undertake an archaeological field evaluation on land at AstraZeneca, Severnside, Avonmouth, South Gloucestershire centred on National Grid Reference (NGR) ST 54068 83414, The proposed development area is located within the industrial zone outside Avonmouth, Bristol and comprises an area of 31.96ha currently occupied by derelict buildings, hardstanding, waste ground, a sports pitch and open fields. An archaeological evaluation was requested by the South Gloucestershire Archaeologist to assess the archaeological potential in advance of construction of industrial units on the site. The archaeological evaluation comprised the mechanical excavation of 40 trenches measuring 50m by 2m, comprising a 2% sample of the area of proposed development. The trenches were positioned to investigate the results of geophysical survey and to investigate areas unavailable to survey at the time. In addition, 10 deep geoarchaeological test pits were excavated within the trenches, in order to map the underlying sediments, and to investigate the presence/extent of the comminuted charcoal layer. Only a single undated small ditch was identified in the north-west corner of the site which was potentially a water drainage ditch associated with agricultural practices in the post-medieval period. The remaining 39 trenches were devoid of archaeological remains, and only ceramic land drains and clearly modern features were revealed. |
Author: |
S Thompson
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Publisher: |
Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
South Gloucestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2012
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Land at AstraZeneca |
Parish: |
PILNING AND SEVERN BEACH |
District: |
South Gloucestershire |
County: |
Gloucestershire |
Country: |
England |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Avonmouth Bristol |
Location - Auto Detected: |
South Gloucestershire |
Grid Reference: 354068, 183414 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
wessexar1-128920 |
OBIB: |
85510 |
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Grey literature client report
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Created Date: |
25 Nov 2016 |