Carne, P. and Platell, A. (2001). Chester-le-Street General Hospital Archaeological Recording and Evaluation. Archaeological Services, Durham University.

Title:

Chester-le-Street General Hospital Archaeological Recording and Evaluation

Number of Pages:

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Publication Type:

Report

Abstract:

An archaeological desk-based assessment, standing building recording and trial trenching scheme was conducted in advance of proposed development. The desk-based assessment concluded that although there were surviving remains of prehistoric, Roman and medieval date in Chester-le-Street, there was no indication that these would extend into the proposed development area. The history of the development of the site, from the establishment of a workhouse in the 18th century, through to the hospital in the 20th century, was examined. A basic photographic record of the historic buildings on the site was conducted, which supplemented an earlier survey conducted by the RCHME. The buildings comprised part of a 19th century workhouse, which was incorporated into a hospital in the 20th century. Five trenches were excavated across the site. Remains of a mid-19th century infirmary were identified in two of the trenches. No other significant archaeological evidence was identified. [Au(abr)]

Author:

Peter Carne
A Platell

Publisher:

Archaeological Services, Durham University

Year of Publication:

2001

Subjects / Periods:

19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
20th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
18th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
Prehistoric Roman (Auto Detected Temporal)

Note:

Date Of Issue From: 2001 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: CHESTER-LE-STREET GENERAL HOSPITAL
Study area:
Investigation type: Evaluation
District: Chester-le-Street
Monument: FIELD DRAIN. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [finds]. Post-medieval (1540-1901), INFIRMARY. Modern (1901-present), BUILDING. Post-medieval (1540-1901), WORKHOUSE. Post-medieval (1540-1901), WALL. Modern (1901-present)
Ngr: NZ27385077
Parish:
Postcode: DH3 3FB

Source:

BIAB (Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))

Created Date:

19 Jan 2009