Ahmad, C. and Adams, M. H. (2014). An Archaeological Watching Brief at Stobart Park, Widnes, Halton. Site Code 149. Final Report (updated). National Museums Liverpool. https://doi.org/10.5284/1034330. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 An Archaeological Watching Brief at Stobart Park, Widnes, Halton. Site Code 149. Final Report (updated)
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Series:		 Museum of Liverpool Archaeology unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1034330
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 The report describes the results of an archaeological watching brief at Stobart Park, Widnes, Halton. The project took place in advance of the construction of an extension to the existing Stobart Park. The watching brief specifically monitored an excavation area for bridge piling across Steward Brook and an area of land towards the north-east boundary of the site (north-east of Steward's Brook). Most of the identifiable sites within the development relate to its industrial development since the late 19th century (Adams and Ahmad 2011). From the mid-19th century much of the area was used for the dumping of chemical waste which still covers much of the area. These have recently been landscaped to form large regular mounds. In archaeological terms the two most significant features are the courses of the Ditton and Stewards Brooks. The majority of the industrial buildings have been destroyed by redevelopment of the area since 1950 and the area retains little evidence of its industrial heritage. Prior to its industrialisation the area was occupied salt marsh crossed by the Ditton and Stewards Brooks and was subject to periodic flooding by the Mersey. Map evidence suggests that the area was not occupied during the medieval and later periods. However, there is some evidence for the presence of Roman and earlier deposits within the site. This consists of deposits of peat and other organic material known to lie deeply buried on some sections of the site. The watching brief found no archaeological deposits or artefacts, the only deposits being accumulations of chemical waste from the 19th century.
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Author:		 C Ahmad
Mark H Adams
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Publisher:		 National Museums Liverpool
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2014
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Site: Stobart Park, Halebank
Parish: HALEBANK
District: Halton
County: Cheshire
Country: England
Grid Reference: 349500, 384500 (Easting, Northing)
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NONE (Find)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: liverpoo1-204764
OBIB: Final report (updated)
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018