| Title: |
Old Library site, South Street, Durham. Archaeological Desk-Top Assessment |
| Number of Pages: |
18 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
An archaeological desk-based assessment was conducted in advance of a proposed residential development, involving the demolition of the existing modern library building on the site. The building had no historic or architectural importance, however, the site was surrounded by statutorily protected buildings and monuments. Extreme care was taken to ensure that the new development blended well into these surroundings. The study area had been occupied almost continuously from the 12th or 13th century onwards, probably by a series of tenements which were likely to have left significant archaeological remains. The modern building had been terraced into the slope, which would have greatly affected some of the potential remains on site. A series of trial trenches were recommended. [Au(adp)] |
| Author: |
Archaeological Services, Durham University
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| Publisher: |
Archaeological Services, Durham University
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| Year of Publication: |
2004
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| Subjects / Periods: |
| 12th (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 13th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2004
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: OLD LIBRARY SITE, SOUTH STREET, DURHAM
Study area:
Investigation type: Desk-based
District: Durham
Monument: TENEMENT. Medieval (1066-1540), LIBRARY. Modern (1901-present)
Ngr: NZ27184239
Parish: Durham
Postcode:
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
18 Jan 2009 |
