Zochowski, A. (2019). Chestnut Walk, Reading, Berkshire evaluation report. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1096170. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Chestnut Walk, Reading, Berkshire evaluation report
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 The evaluation comprised the excavation by hand of 19 test pits to allow the replanting of 14 trees and the installation of 4 lighting columns and 1 CCTV column. The test pits were set out with hand tapes using a survey drawing provided by the client. The test pits measured 0.5 m in length and width and the depth varied between 0.45 and 0.80 m. The base of Test pit 3, exposed a mortar layer or surface comprising of grey mortar with CBM and flint inclusions. This layer was undated. The relatively high level of the deposit and proximity to the canal would tend to suggest a later date and association with the canal, rather than a medieval or earlier post-medieval date and association with the abbey. Similar deposits have been found in Test pits 9 and 10. Test pits 5, 6 and 7 uncovered a compact layer of mid brown sandy silty clay at the base of the test pits. This layer was dated to the post-medieval period. Test pits 9 and 10 produced evidence for a layer, surface or foundation deposit comprising a mixed white mortar with flint inclusions, again this deposit dated to the post-medieval period and tobacco pipes and earthenware pottery was recovered. These deposits are likely to have derived from the canalisation of the River Kennett and the subsequent development of the riverside during the 18th and 19th century. A total of 19 test pits were excavated during the evaluation. 6 of these offered some evidence for the site's transition between canalisation of the river to its current form. No remains of deposits were encountered that directly relate to the abbey. Further work will be undertaken in a Watching Brief as more work is carried out within the scheduled monument area. The archive will be composed of both parts.
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Author:		 Alistair Zochowski
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2019
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District: Reading
County: Berkshire
Country: England
Parish: Reading, unparished area
Grid Reference: 472079, 173479 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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CANAL (Monument Type England)
TEST PIT (Event)
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OBIB: 224180.3
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Created Date:		 13 Jul 2022