Young, D. (2016). BATTERSEA POWER STATION (PHASE 4A), LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH Geoarchaeological Deposit Model Report. University of Reading: Quaternary Scientific (Quest). https://doi.org/10.5284/1076101. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 BATTERSEA POWER STATION (PHASE 4A), LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH Geoarchaeological Deposit Model Report
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Abstract:		 A programme of geoarchaeological monitoring of geotechnical site investigations and subsequent deposit modelling was undertaken by Quaternary Scientific (University of Reading) in connection with the proposed development of land at Battersea Power Station Phase 4A, Sleaford Street, London Borough of Wandsworth. The basal unit recorded within the geoarchaeological boreholes is the Early to Middle Devensian Kempton Park Gravel, which across the area of the site is generally recorded at between ca. -0.3 and 0.9m OD, elevations typical of the surface of the 'Battersea Eyot'. The Holocene alluvial sequence that overlies the Gravel within the area of the site has been deeply truncated, and the surviving remnants are both thin (0.35-1.2m) and only occasionally present. The alluvium that does remain is mineral-rich and relatively coarse grained (generally consisting of sandy/gravelly clay); such sequences are considered to be of limited palaeoenvironmental potential, and no units typical of soil or peat formation were recorded. No further environmental archaeological investigations were recommended. It is of note that the Battersea Eyot would have remained elevated above the surrounding floodplain during the prehistoric period, and may have provided an environment suitable for human occupation or utilisation. However, given the extent of truncation by the overlying Made Ground, the archaeological potential of the site is considered to be low.
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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: Battersea Power Station Phase 4A, Sleaford Street
County: Greater London
District: Wandsworth
Parish: BATTERSEA
Country: England
Grid Reference: 529320, 177200 (Easting, Northing)
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OBIB: Quaternary Scientific (QUEST) Unpublished Report October 2016; Project Number 152/16 ©
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Created Date:		 30 Apr 2020