Wilkins, J. (2018). Archaeological Investigations at Powick Old Bridge, Powick, Worcestershire. Worcester: Worcestershire Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1047901. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Investigations at Powick Old Bridge, Powick, Worcestershire
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Series:		 Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological investigation was undertaken along the south-west flanking wall of Powick Old Bridge, Powick, Worcestershire (NGR SO 83521 52493). It was commissioned by Worcestershire County Council Highways/CH2M Hill in response to the requirements of the Scheduled Monument Consent prepared by Historic England. The project results from proposals to restore Powick Old Bridge (HER ref WSM 239, SAM 331, HE Listing 1349275 and 1390030). This involved removal of vegetation, roots, trees and scrub, replacement and repair of damaged masonry and repointing. The archaeological investigations were limited to test pits and a watching brief of works along the flanking wall on the south-west approach to the bridge. The project revealed the presence of an earlier, probably late 18th to early 19th century wall, abutted by the present day south-west flanking wall, which was revealed to be a re-facing. The earlier wall was observed to a depth of 3 courses and was comprised of both blue engineering and orange bricks. Further deposits included a 20th century sandstone rubble structure, which was potentially intended to create a crude form of surfacing. Made-ground observed on site is likely to relate to the construction and development of the old road on the southern approach to the bridge. No deposits relating to Civil War era activity were observed. No natural substrates were observed on site, and following repeated alluvial build-up, deeper stratified deposits are likely to survive. This indicates that the archaeological potential for the area remains high.
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Author:		 Jamie Wilkins ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Worcestershire Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Worcester City SMR and UAD (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2018
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Site: Powick Old Bridge, Powick
County: Worcestershire
Country: England
District: Worcester
Parish: WORCESTER
Grid Reference: 383521, 252493 (Easting, Northing)
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WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
BRIDGE (Monument Type England)
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OASIS Id: fieldsec1-299025
OBIB: Report reference: 2504
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Created Date:		 02 Jul 2018