Bowsher, D. (2000). The City Literary Institute, Keeley House, Keeley Street, London WC2, London Borough of Camden. An Archaeological Evaluation Report. MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology).

Title:

The City Literary Institute, Keeley House, Keeley Street, London WC2, London Borough of Camden. An Archaeological Evaluation Report

Number of Pages:

Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Report

Abstract:

Four trial trenches were excavated in relation to the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of new buildings. A single sherd of residual Saxon pottery was found in a later context and an undated pit had the appearance of a Saxon cesspit. No horizontal Saxon deposits were found, nor any evidence for medieval activity on the site. A number of 17th century brick wall foundations and an associated drain and cesspit were recorded and were part of 'Wild House'; a large private residence built in the 1630s. To the rear of the remains of the house there was evidence of the associated 17th century formal gardens. The natural slope in the brickearth had been levelled by substantial dumps of 17th century material prior to the laying-out of the formal gardens. Brick wall foundations of the subsequent 18th century development of the site were also found. [Au(adp)]

Author:

David Bowsher

Publisher:

MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology)

Year of Publication:

2000

Subjects / Periods:

18th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
EARLY MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
17th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)

Note:

Date Of Issue From: 2000 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: THE CITY LITERARY INSTITUTE, KEELEY HOUSE, KEELEY STREET
Study area:
Investigation type: Evaluation
District: Camden
Monument: FEATURE. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [finds]. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [finds]. Early Medieval (410-1066), PIT. Undated, DRAIN. Post-medieval (1540-1901), BASEMENT. Post-medieval (1540-1901), WALL. Post-medieval (1540-1901)
Ngr: TQ30548123
Parish:
Postcode: WC2B4BA

Source:

BIAB (Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))

Created Date:

18 Jan 2009