| Title: |
Archaeological Excavation and Architectural Recording: John O' Gaunts Cellar, Leicester Castle, Leicester |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
<summary>An architectural survey and limited archaeological excavation at John O' Gaunt's Cellar, to the south of the Great Hall of Leicester Castle, were undertaken in advance of repairs and protective works. Removal of modern overburden outside the south entrance revealed evidence of two polygonal towers flanking the doorway, and ashlar wall-facing with a chamfered plinth course. The remains of the bottom step of a staircase survived in the western tower, whilst the eastern tower was filled with mortared sandstone rubble. Scale drawings of all interior and exterior elevations of the building were prepared, and all surface features on the masonry such as staining, graffiti, traces of fixtures and masons' marks recorded. (Investigation undertaken by: Leicestershire County Council, Leicestershire Museums, Arts and Records Service, Leicestershire Archaeological Unit.) {italon}Sec(abr)(8c){italoff}{spacea} |
| Author: |
Leicestershire Archaeological Unit
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| Publisher: |
Leicestershire Archaeological Unit
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| Year of Publication: |
1993
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| Locations: |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Leicester |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Great Hall |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1993
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: JOHN O' GAUNTS CELLAR, LEICESTER CASTLE
Study area:
Investigation type: Post-determination/Research
District: Leicester UA
Monument: CASTLE.BUILDINGCELLARTOWER. Medieval (1066-1540)
Ngr: SK58200410
Parish:
Postcode: LE2 7BX
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
18 Jan 2009 |
