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An Archaeological Watching Brief Report: All Saints Parish Church, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey |
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Archaeology South East unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Between 4th February and 7th March 2013 Archaeology South-East was commissioned by CgMs Consulting on behalf of their client, ASK to undertake an archaeological watching brief at All Saints Parish Church, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey (centred at NGR 517891 169255) during works associated with the redevelopment of the church and associated services. The earliest features uncovered include the foundation beneath the west door as well as 14th century pillar bases within the tower, sections of tile flooring dating to the 13-14th century and foundation wall of possible 14th century date uncovered in the north transept. Several floors and wall foundations dating from the 15th through to the 19th century were also uncovered throughout the church. An in-filled door head/lintel was located during the modifications to the north transept wall for the new north-east porch. Based on a watercolour illustration of the church in 1787 showing this doorway, it is thought that this feature dates to the 18th century. A number of brick built tombs and burials were encountered during the excavations. Evidence was found to suggest that some coffins had been relocated during previous phases of redevelopment at the site. Human remains were only removed from their resting place if they were above the level of the ground reduction. Natural gravels were encountered at heights of between 6.91 and 7.04m OD and there was evidence to suggest that the natural horizon had been truncated by grave-digging activity. The thickness of cemetery soil/overburden recorded at the site measures approximately 1.2m. |
Author: |
K Grant
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Publisher: |
Archaeology South-East
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Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2013
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All Saints Parish Church |
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Greater London |
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Kingston upon Thames |
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KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
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England |
Grid Reference: 417901, 169302 (Easting, Northing)
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archaeol6-147724 |
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ASE report number: 2013080 |
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A4 spiral bound in Arial 11 font
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07 Apr 2020 |