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Land South of Kingfisher Boulevard, Newburn Riverside Park, Tyne and Wear. Archaeological Assessment. |
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The Archaeological Practice unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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| Abstract: |
This assessment, prepared by The Archaeological Practice Ltd., has been commissioned to accompany an application for development of currently empty land adjacent to Kingfisher Boulevard on the Newburn Riverside site in west Newcastle. The purpose of the assessment is to inform the planning process regarding cultural heritage significance of the site and the likely or potential impact upon the cultural heritage resource of the proposed development. The study represents the first stage in a programme of archaeological work which may subsequently include evaluation and mitigation works. The study will include an Assessment of Heritage Significance and an Assessment of Impact. Specifically it will: • Define the principal sources of information available for archaeological assessment (Section 3). • Present a catalogue (Section 4) and chronological synthesis (Section 5) of archaeological data derived from various sources. Accompanying base maps will locate established structures and features within, or in close proximity to, the development site. • Provide an assessment of archaeological potential with respect to the development site (Section 6). • Provide conclusions with respect to the known and potential archaeological significance of the development site (Section 7). • Recommend further work, if required to define more clearly the nature of the archaeological record and facilitate management or mitigation of this asset (Section 8). Only by the later 19th century, following the alterations to the River Tyne in this area, do we begin to see activity on the current site. The establishment of the Anglo Great Lakes Munitions Works from the time of WWI, followed by the Anglo Great Lakes Carbon Works in the 1950s all directly impacted the current site. The depth of excavation required to reach potential archaeological levels in the southern part of the site (the former river channel), and the level of disturbance and contamination likely to have been caused by the munitions and carbon works across the remainder of the site mean that the a proposed redevelopment of the site is unlikely to encounter any such remains. Thus, although the possibility cannot be entirely discounted, it is considered unlikely that any archaeological remains are present on the current site, but development of the site is likely to have some impact on any surviving sub-surface features, should they exist. Based on the findings of the assessment, it is recommended that geo-technical bore-holing should be used to inform any proposed redevelopement proposals in the south part of the site, while the depth and extent of chemical contamination should be assessed by specialists prior to any archaeological considerations in the north part of the site. The results will assist the Tyne and Wear Archaeology Officer develop further mitigation strategy which, if considered feasible, would consider targeted watching brief during groundworks associated with development. |
| Author: |
Marc Johnstone
T Frain
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| Publisher: |
Archaeological Practice Ltd
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| Year of Publication: |
2022
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Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area |
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Tyne & Wear |
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England |
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Newcastle upon Tyne |
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Newcastle upon Tyne |
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Grid Reference: 418869, 564099 (Easting, Northing)
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thearcha2-505314 |
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| Created Date: |
12 Feb 2024 |
