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Former Meridian TV Studios, Summers Street, Northam, Southampton Archaeological Evaluation Report |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Trial trench evaluation focused on the southern part of the Site, specifically the 'dry land' south of the area of 20th century reclamation, the former Bridge Foundry, and the earlier foreshore of the River Itchen. The results of the evaluation indicate that most of the Site has been subject to reclamation, levelling and subsequent extensive and deep disturbance during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Much of the evidence revealed in the seven evaluation trenches relates to the remains of buildings and other structures recorded on historic maps of the area. These include elements of the Bridge Foundry, tram/railway lines, a cinema and the TV studios. The earlier gravel foreshore was revealed in one trench, but there were no deposits of palaeoenvironmental interest and no features or finds which could be ascribed a pre-late 19th century date. The foundry remains could only be partly investigated in one trench because of live services but two wall foundations and concrete surface may post-date those shown on 1897 map as don't precisely match, no finds or features of metallurgical interest were encountered. |
Author: |
Lorrain Higbee
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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: |
2015
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Locations: |
County: |
Hampshire |
Parish: |
SOUTHAMPTON |
Site: |
Former Meridian TV Studios, Summers Street, Northam |
District: |
Southampton |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 443057, 112841 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
wessexar1-267090 |
OBIB: |
111110.01 |
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A4 bound grey lit report
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Created Date: |
13 Sep 2019 |