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Purple Zone, Wapping Wharf, Bristol: Archaeological Watching Brief |
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Cotswold Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
The watching brief comprised the observation by a competent archaeologist of all
intrusive groundworks associated with the proposed development. These works
included ground reduction to the north of the southern site boundary to remove the
surcharge from the existing boundary wall. Between June and August 2018 and in September 2020, Cotswold Archaeology carried out
an archaeological watching brief during groundworks at the Purple Zone, Wapping Wharf,
Bristol.
A small number of structural remains were uncovered during the works, some of which
clearly related to the use of the site as the gatehouse for the New Gaol (constructed in the
early 19th century). These remains comprised a substantial stone-built drain extending from
the rear of the gatehouse, most likely representing a continuation of a feature uncovered
during previous works, and a cobbled surface at the entrance to the gatehouse.
Other structural features recorded included a stone box drain later covered by a small
square structure, a stone pier base, two short stretches of east/west modern walling and
several modern refuse pits, potentially relating to the occupation of the site by the Harbour
Railway between 1895 and 1970.
No artefactual material pre-dating the modern period was recovered. |
Author: |
J Cook
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Publisher: |
Cotswold Archaeology
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Year of Publication: |
2020
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Locations: |
Parish: |
Bristol, City of, unparished area |
County: |
Bristol |
Country: |
England |
District: |
Bristol, City of |
Grid Reference: 358499, 172099 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
DRAIN
(Monument Type England)
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POST MEDIEVAL DRAIN
(Tag)
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WALL
(Monument Type England)
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POST MEDIEVAL WALL
(Tag)
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WALL
(Monument Type England)
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20TH CENTURY WALL
(Tag)
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EVALUATION
(Event)
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20TH CENTURY
(Historic England Periods)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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Identifiers: |
OASIS Id: |
cotswold2-319895 |
Report id: |
6663_1 |
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Created Date: |
03 Feb 2023 |