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Archaeological Observation and Recording Report: Inn on the Park Footpath, Verulamium Park, St Albans |
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KDK Archaeology unpublished report series
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This report was uploaded to the OASIS system by the named Publisher. The report has not been reviewed by the relevant HER. The report has been transferred into the ADS Library for public access and to facilitate future research.
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| Abstract: |
Aims The aims of this project as defined in the approved WSI from AB Heritage (Dodds 2022) were to: • Establish the presence or otherwise of archaeological deposits within the footprint of the new footpath • Record any archaeological features or deposits encountered during the new footpath groundworks • Establish the extent to which past ploughing and / or other processes have affected such deposits on site Methods The methods used were as follows: • The proposed new footpath joined existing gravel paths at the south and north east of the seating area of the Inn on the Park. The layout of the footpath will be in accordance with the site-specific plan (Fig 3). • The trench was dug by the Client’s contractor, in spits using a 360° excavator fitted with a toothless ditching bucket and hand tools. • The trench was inspected for archaeological features and/or finds. No excavation was carried out beyond the formation level required for the proposed new footpath. • A representative section from the trench was drawn at a scale of 1:20 and photographed in colour (digital) once excavation reached its full depth. A series of working shots were also maintained during the course of the fieldwork In September 2022 KDK Archaeology Ltd undertook a programme of Observation and Recording at the Inn on the Park footpath, Verulamium Park, St Albans as part of a Scheduled Monument Consent. These works included the installation of a new footpath linking two existing pathways to the east and south of the Inn on the Parks seating area and the resurfacing of existing paths. The ground was reduced to a depth of 0.25m exposing a layer rich in datable material, of which most were dated to the Roman period. This layer may be the result of a demolition event. A gully was also uncovered to the south of the excavation area which was post-medieval/modern in date. |
| Author: |
L Dodd
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| Publisher: |
KDK Archaeology Ltd
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| Year of Publication: |
2022
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| Locations: |
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St Albans |
| Country: |
England |
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Hertfordshire |
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St Albans, unparished area |
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Grid Reference: 513756, 207147 (Easting, Northing)
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ROMAN RIM SHERD
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TILE
(Object England)
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CHAIN
(Object England)
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20TH CENTURY SHERD
(Tag)
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HOOK
(Object England)
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OYSTER SHELL
(Object England)
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NAIL
(Object England)
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ANIMAL REMAINS
(Object England)
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UNCERTAIN ROOF SLATE
(Tag)
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POST MEDIEVAL CHAIN
(Tag)
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COIN
(Object England)
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UNCERTAIN ANIMAL REMAINS
(Tag)
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20TH CENTURY COIN
(Tag)
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POST MEDIEVAL HANDLE
(Tag)
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ROOF SLATE
(Object England)
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HANDLE
(Object England)
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POST MEDIEVAL HOOK
(Tag)
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WATCHING BRIEF
(Event)
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RIM SHERD
(Object England)
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UNCERTAIN NAIL
(Tag)
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20TH CENTURY NAIL
(Tag)
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ROMAN TILE
(Tag)
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POST MEDIEVAL BRICK
(Tag)
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SHERD
(Object England)
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BRICK
(Object England)
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ROMAN OYSTER SHELL
(Tag)
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ROMAN
(Historic England Periods)
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20TH CENTURY
(Historic England Periods)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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UNCERTAIN
(Historic England Periods)
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| Identifiers: |
| OASIS Id: |
kdkarcha1-509474 |
| Report id: |
722/SAVP/1.2 |
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| Created Date: |
23 Feb 2024 |
