Mayer, D. (2007). 3 Grass Hill, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire.. Foundations Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1110085. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 3 Grass Hill, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire.
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Series:		 Foundations Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 The layout of the groundworks, consisting of two building blocks. The foundation areas for the houses, described as Foundation 1 and Foundation 2 for the purposes of this summary, were topsoil stripped then reduced to formation level with the use of a mechanical excavator fitted with a toothless grading bucket. In order to reduce the areas to formation level, the foundation plots were terraced into the existing hill. The southern half of Foundation 1 was reduced by 0.25m in the southwest corner, by 0.9m in the southeast corner, by 1.15m in the northeast corner and by 1.20m in the northwest corner. The northern half of Foundation 1 was reduced by 1.20m on the eastern side and by 0.45m on the western side. The southern half of Foundation 2 was reduced by up to 1.0m on the eastern side and up to 0.55m on the western side. The northern half of Foundation 2 was not stripped to natural ground, therefore it was agreed with David Thomason of Berkshire Archaeology that this area did not need to be monitored. Moreover, it was agreed that the drainage did not need to be monitored. The watching brief did not reveal any features or artefacts predating the 19th century. The earliest evidence of activity on the site was a sherd of probable 19th century pottery contained within the subsoil. A single archaeological feature was present. It was a small, shallow pit, [105], which may have represented a garden feature, possibly a plant hole. Other than a small fragment of Post-medieval/modern CBM, no dating evidence was present within the excavated section.
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Author:		 D Mayer
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Publisher:		 Foundations Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2007
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County: Berkshire
Country: England
Parish: Reading, unparished area
District: Reading
Grid Reference: 470379, 175139 (Easting, Northing)
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Created Date:		 11 Jul 2023