| Title: |
Archaeology and Built Heritage |
| Number of Pages: |
16 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
Four areas of differing archaeological potential were identified. The northern part of the site was defined as an area of high archaeological potential (Area 1). This area had the potential to contain prehistoric features, especially burnt mounds which were characteristic of Bourn Brook, and had been found in close proximity to the site. A Roman road was believed to have crossed with part of the site, running towards the Metchely complex of Roman forts to the north. There was some potential for associated settlement extending into the development area, and Roman cemeteries were often found alongside roads. Surviving earthworks within this area were probably evidence of later activity, the nature of which could not be defined from existing information. These may have formed part of a mill complex, possibly of medieval date. Overall, the northern part of the site appeared to have been minimally disturbed by development through the historic period, except for waste tips encroaching from the south. Archaeological deposits were therefore expected to survive better in this area. The possible presence of alluvium was also likely to have helped preserved archaeological deposits. Area 2 (a) - Moderate Archaeological potential: The middle part of the site contained spoil heaps, levelled buildings and some surviving structures, and was defined as an area of moderate archaeological potential (area 2a). It contained visible features and associated buried archaeological deposits of pot-medieval and modern dates which were typical of the locality, and well represented in the map evidence. Area 2 (b) - High Archaeological Potential. A complex of features associated with the in-filled Dudley No 2 Canal included standing structures. The canal structure was likely to have survived in good condition (canal sides and lock). Some of the earlier buildings of the Battery Metal Works remained standing in this area, although they only represented a small proportion of the industrial complex. Further remains of standing structures were observed in this area during a field visit, relating to the canal, the Battery Metal Works, or the complex to the north of the canal. Area 3: Low Archaeological potential; the southern part of the site was defined as an area of low archaeological potential (area 3). The buildings previously occupying the site represented the initial expansion of (presumably) working class residential and later industrial development (expansion of the Battery Metal Works) of the site. Structures of note were a chapel and cinema, though these survived as buried deposits. However, this part of the site had been comprehensively developed in the recent past, including significant terracing and landscaping. This would have truncated archaeological deposits although there may have been areas where pockets of deposits survived. There was less potential for the study o f residential or industrial buildings that did not survive as standing structures. [Au(adp)] |
| Author: |
Worcestershire County Council Historic Environment & Archaeology Service
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| Publisher: |
Worcestershire County Council Historic Environment & Archaeology Service
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| Year of Publication: |
2000
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| Locations: |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Battery Metal Works |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Bourn Brook |
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| Subjects / Periods: |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2000
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM
Study area:
Investigation type: EIA
District:
Monument:
Ngr: SP04208300
Parish:
Postcode:
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
18 Jan 2009 |
