Mace, T. and Elsworth, D. W. (2022). Storey Institute, Lancaster, Lancashire: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Ulverston: Greenlane Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1107243. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Storey Institute, Lancaster, Lancashire: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment
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Abstract:		 Prior to the submission of a planning application for the installation of a ground source heat pump at the Storey Institute, Lancaster, Greenlane Archaeology was commissioned to carry out a desk-based assessment of the site. The site is situated on the north side of the centre of Lancaster, immediately to the south of the Roman fort that was located on Castle Hill, an area that was subsequently occupied by a medieval priory and castle and is on the edge of the medieval and post-medieval town and rich in archaeological remains. The site comprises an area of walled terraced gardens to the rear of the Storey Institute, and the map evidence shows that it has been gardens since at least the 18th century, apparently originally relating to houses on Castle Hill and running all the way down to Meeting House Lane. There have been various pieces of previous archaeological work nearby, primarily concerned with the Roman fort and associated civilian settlement (vicus), which is thought to have been to the east. The location of the fort’s southern side is still uncertain, however, and while it seems unlikely to have extended as far as the site it is possible that Roman activity could have been present. A site visit revealed that the site comprised a lawned garden divided by a terrace into two sections and with tall brick walls to the west and north. There were no obvious constraints to further archaeological work or evidence of modern disturbance, with the exception of that caused by paths within the garden and the northern boundary wall, which is evidently relatively modern, and the terracing. It is evident from the desk-based assessment the there is some potential for archaeological remains to be present, primarily those relating to the Roman fort and the medieval town. The map evidence shows that the terracing had been created by the end of the 18th century and while it is likely that this and subsequent activity, including the creation of the northern boundary wall, which is a relatively recent addition, has caused some disturbance, there is still the potential for in situ deposits of archaeological interest to be present. It is recommended that any groundworks associated with the construction of the ground source heat pump be, as a minimum, monitored by an archaeological watching brief.
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Author:		 Thomas Mace
Daniel W Elsworth
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Publisher:		 Greenlane Archaeology Ltd
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Year of Publication:		 2022
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District: Lancaster
County: Lancashire
Country: England
Parish: Lancaster, unparished area
Grid Reference: 347383, 461720 (Easting, Northing)
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DESK BASED ASSESSMENT (Event)
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OASIS Id: greenlan1-516328
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Created Date:		 03 Jul 2023