Lopez Catalan, R. (2023). Watching Brief at Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme 2 Step 2: Apperley Bridge, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Network Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1118357. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Watching Brief at Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme 2 Step 2: Apperley Bridge, Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Abstract:		 An archaeological watching brief was conducted during groundworks associated with the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme at Apperley, Leeds. The project was commissioned by BAM Mott MacDonald Joint Venture (BMMJV). This report provides the results of the archaeological fieldwork undertaken and fulfills the requirements of Planning Application: 22/02545/LBC. Site visits were conducted in October 2022 and February/March 2023. Work included the excavation of two test pits in the abutments and the reduction of the bridge deck infill. The existing bridge "structure incorporates rebuilding dated to the later 16th or 17th century, as well as widening on the downstream side (to allow for two-way traffic), which occurred at an unknown date . Due to the fact that both the upstream and downstream parapets match, this work presumably predated or was concurrent with the addition of new parapets in the 19th century (Mott Macdonald 2022). In the absence of finds, the above information has been used to assign tentative dates to the uncovered archaeology. The test pits exposed make-up deposits probably related to the latest bridge modifications, to allow a dual carriageway, in the 19th century. During the reduction of the deck infill, the northern and southern parapets, bridge arches, and a possible earlier foundation for the parapet from its 17c fabric were exposed. There were no other archaeological features or finds found. The stratigraphy of Test Pits 1 and 2, located in the bridge abutments, was very similar. It is possible that these deposits are associated with the bridge widening in the 19th century. The excavation and reduction of the bridge deck infills yielded two significant results. Firstly, the upper surfaces of the existing arches were revealed. Secondly an undated fragment of wall, 100008 was identified which appeared to be a fragment of 17th centrally located eastern spandrel wall of an earlier bridge. It is likely that this feature represented the former south-eastern face (downstream) of the bridge, prior to its widening. This Archaeological Monitoring Report confirms that the full program of archaeological monitoring (watching brief) works at Armley Mills, Leeds, West Yorkshire was completed as stipulated in the WSI.
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Author:		 Ruben Lopez Catalan
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Publisher:		 Network Archaeology Ltd
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Year of Publication:		 2023
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County: Bradford
Parish: Bradford, unparished area
Country: England
County: West Yorkshire
District: Bradford
Grid Reference: 419434, 437977 (Easting, Northing)
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WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: networka2-514538
Report id: 23005
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Created Date:		 11 Apr 2024