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The National Theatre, South Bank, London: An Updated Archaeological and Geoarchaeological Investigation Report |
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AOC Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
The work revealed a deep alluvial sequence overlying the river terrace gravels. A pollen monolith taken from this sequence indicated that the transition to dry land conditions in this part of the Thames floodplain began in the late Bronze Age/early Iron Age. Successive layers indicate that intermittent flood episodes probably occurred until the site was first occupied in the post-medieval period. Further work, in the form of an additional radiocarbon determination, was carried out to provide an age for the cessation of the organic-rich horizon. The results indicate that the duration of organic-rich sedimentation was very short spanning a maximum of 290 years which correlates to the Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age cultural periods. |
Author: |
C C Edwards
Paul Mason
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Publisher: |
AOC Archaeology Ltd
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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: |
2014
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Locations: |
Site: |
The National Theatre, South Bank |
County: |
Greater London |
District: |
Lambeth |
Parish: |
LAMBETH |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 531010, 183010 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
aocarcha1-111407 |
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bound report with illustrations, photos and geoarchaeological report
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Created Date: |
08 Oct 2018 |