| Title: |
Ferry Lane, Brentford, London Borough of Hounslow: An Archaeological Evaluation |
| Number of Pages: |
76 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
A total of eight archaeological evaluation trenches were excavated and six boreholes were examined during the investigation. Numerous attempts to reclaim the land from the river were identified by the gradual dumping and infilling of the low-lying area within the river floodplain, dating from the eighteenth century onwards. These dumps included a vast quantity of material from one or more pot houses, and kiln furniture fragments and delftware and salt glaze wasters were found in abundance. One probable source was the mid-18th century kiln at Hermitage basin, Wapping. The remains of the Soap Works that stood on the west of Ferry Lane from the early 19th century were also revealed beneath the Peerless Pumps site, including brick foundation walls and floors. Unexpectedly three brick-lined water channels were also uncovered. These possibly provided drainage for the local stream, but may also have supplied the site with water for power or for use in the production process. The evaluation produced one object of intrinsic interest, in the form of an 18th century Jewish seal for kosher meat. The construction of 18th century and subsequent buildings fronting onto Brentford High Street had removed any evidence of earlier Roman and medieval remains. Three boreholes revealed organic deposits, likely to be of medieval or earlier date, although there was no direct evidence for dating or associated human activity. [Au] |
| Author: |
Stewart Hoad
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| Publisher: |
MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology)
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| Year of Publication: |
1998
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| Locations: |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Ferry Lane |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Ferry Lane Brentford London |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Hermitage |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Brentford High Street |
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| Subjects / Periods: |
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ROMAN
(Historic England Periods)
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| 18th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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| Eighteenth Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Early 19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1998
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: FERRY LANE, BRENTFORD
Study area:
Investigation type: Evaluation
District: Hounslow
Monument: [finds]. Post-medieval (1540-1901), SOAP FACTORY. Post-medieval (1540-1901), CULVERT. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [finds]. Undated, [DEPOSIT]. Undated
Ngr: TQ18107750
Parish:
Postcode: TW8 0AL
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
18 Jan 2009 |
