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55 Chantry Street, Andover, Hampshire |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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wessexar1-137620_1.pdf (2 MB)
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by CgMs Consulting to undertake an archaeological trial trench evaluation ahead of development at 55, Chantry Street, Andover, Hampshire, centred on National Grid Reference 436371 145704. Previous investigations within the site had identified features relating to medieval settlement activity within the town and the County Archaeologist at Hampshire County Council requested a further stage of evaluation was undertaken, to assess the archaeological survival within the central area of the site. This evaluation, consisted of the mechanical excavation of three trenches of various lengths, one of which was positioned within the footprint of the former Ford Cottage, a Grade II Listed Building which was previously located within the site. The evaluation has demonstrated a continuation of the medieval and later activity recorded in the earlier fieldwork, although in contrast to the earlier investigations, has mainly focused on the post-medieval period. Only one pit within Trench 2 produced solely medieval material, though residual medieval pottery was found in two other features. At least six of the pits were post-medieval in date, and thought to be small refuse pits, possibly relating to backland activity associated with former buildings fronting onto Chantry Street. Within Trench 1 a large east - west aligned ditch previously identified during the earlier investigations continued, but no datable material was retrieved. Trench 3 located further remains of the 16th century foundations of Ford Cottage and there is the possibility that these are situated on an earlier structure. |
Author: |
N Brennon
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Publisher: |
Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2012
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Locations: |
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55 Chantry Street |
Parish: |
ANDOVER |
District: |
Test Valley |
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Hampshire |
Country: |
England |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Chantry Street |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Ford Cottage |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Chantry Street Andover Hampshire |
Grid Reference: 436371, 145704 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
wessexar1-137620 |
OBIB: |
87110 |
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Grey literature client report
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Created Date: |
28 Nov 2016 |