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79-85 Monier Road, London Borough of Tower Hamlets: Geoarchaeological Assessment Report |
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Quaternary Scientific (Quest) unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
A program of geoarchaeological boreholes, deposit modelling and laboratory-based assessment was carried out at the site. The results revealed a sequence of River Terrace Gravels overlain by peat, organic-rich and tufa sediments then alluvium and made ground. The peat, organic-rich and tufa sediments were radiocarbon dated from the early Neolithic to Medieval period. An assessment of the pollen, diatom and macrofossil content indicated a freshwater environment supporting the growth of sedge fen and reed swamp communities with little floodplain woodland. The neighboring dryland was dominated by mixed deciduous woodland. A strong anthropogenic signal was recorded in the form of cereal pollen grains and indicators of disturbed / open ground. Further work was recommended. |
Author: |
C R Batchelor
C Cronogue-Freeman
Daniel Young
T Hill
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Publisher: |
Quaternary Scientific (Quest)
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Greater London HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2016
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Locations: |
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79-85 Monier Road |
County: |
Greater London |
District: |
Tower Hamlets |
Parish: |
BOW |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 537180, 184170 (Easting, Northing)
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quaterna1-254814 |
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Quaternary Scientific (QUEST) Unpublished Report June 2016; Project Number 032/16 |
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Created Date: |
30 Apr 2020 |