Young, D. (2016). LEE PARK DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, ENFIELD Geoarchaeological Fieldwork and Deposit Modelling Report. University of Reading: Quaternary Scientific (Quest). https://doi.org/10.5284/1076342. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 LEE PARK DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, ENFIELD Geoarchaeological Fieldwork and Deposit Modelling Report
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Abstract:		 A program of geoarchaeological fieldwork and deposit modelling was carried out by Quaternary Scientific (University of Reading) in connection with the proposed development of land at Lee Park Distribution Centre, London Borough of Enfield. The work was commissioned by CgMs Consulting. The aims of the investigation were: (1) to clarify the composition, nature and distribution of the sediments beneath the site; (2) to evaluate the potential of these sediments for providing information on the environmental history of the site, and evidence of human activity. In order to address these aims, four geoarchaeological boreholes were put down across the site. The resultant records were combined with over 50 geoarchaeological and geotechnical borehole/test pit logs for the wider area, which were inspected and evaluated, together with existing geotechnical records for the site itself. The depth, thickness and nature of each major sedimentary unit was extracted and entered into geological modelling software, from which a series of topographic surface and thickness maps were produced. The results of the deposit modelling demonstrate a sequence of River Terrace Gravels (the Lea Valley Gravel), overlain by Holocene alluvial floodplain deposits and Made Ground. No peat or organic horizons were recorded within the Holocene alluvium, which was predominantly silty and sandy in its lower part (the Lower Alluvium) and clay-rich in its upper part (the Upper Alluvium). Due to the absence of any peat or organic horizons, the palaeoenvironmental potential of the site is considered to be low, and no further geoarchaeological investigations are recommended. The site has however contributed to our understanding of the archaeological and palaeoenvironmental potential of this area of the Lower Lea Valley.
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Author:		 Daniel Young ORCID icon
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2016
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Site: Lee Park Distribution Centre
County: Greater London
District: Enfield
Parish: ENFIELD
Country: England
Grid Reference: 536730, 196250 (Easting, Northing)
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OBIB: Quaternary Scientific (QUEST) Unpublished Report March 2016; Project Number 186/15
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Created Date:		 30 Apr 2020