Thomas, D. A. (1992). East Street, Hereford: Interim Report on an Excavation Prior to the Building of New Public Conveniences (Hereford Archaeology Series, Report No 147). City of Hereford Archaeology Unit.

Title:

East Street, Hereford: Interim Report on an Excavation Prior to the Building of New Public Conveniences (Hereford Archaeology Series, Report No 147)

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Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Report

Abstract:

<summary>An evaluation excavation carried out in advance of rebuilding the public conveniences in East Street ({italon}Hereford Archaeology Series, Report No 142{italoff}) indicated the need to excavate more fully those deposits which would be destroyed by the development (ie down to 0.90m below ground level). The trench size of this subsequent excavation was limited to 3.4m x 2.2m due to the presence of a sewer pipe. The excavated area lies within the northern arm of the Saxon defences (consisting of a rampart and ditch, established mid 9th century, later rebuilt and strengthened, and abandoned late 12th century). The earliest level excavated revealed a gravel spread with little dating evidence, which may have been the remains of a yard surface. In the early 17th century, the area was used for rubbish and cess disposal, as is evidenced by a series of pits. A malthouse was then built on the site, probably in the 18th century, the cellar of which was partially exposed during the evaluation. After demolition of the malthouse, a gravel yard surface was laid; at this time the site is thought to have become a stable for the City Arms Hotel. The unexcavated layers below 0.90m are of considerable importance, and it was recommended that they should be sealed and preserved. {italon}AIP{italoff} {italon}SMR Primary Record Numbers:{italoff} HWCM20133

Author:

D A Thomas

Publisher:

City of Hereford Archaeology Unit

Year of Publication:

1992

Locations:

Location - Auto Detected:

East Street

Subjects / Periods:

Saxon (Auto Detected Temporal)

Early 17th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

18th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

Late 12th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

Mid 9th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

Note:

Date Of Issue From: 1992 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: EAST STREET, HEREFORD
Study area:
Investigation type: Post-determination/Research
District: County of Herefordshire
Monument:
Ngr: SO50923997
Parish: Hereford
Postcode: HR4 9AE

Source:

BIAB (Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))

Created Date:

19 Jan 2009