Mould, C. (1998). An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Walkover Survey of Handsworth Park, Birmingham (BUFAU Report no. 541). Birmingham: Birmingham Archaeology.

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Title:		 An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Walkover Survey of Handsworth Park, Birmingham (BUFAU Report no. 541)
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Number of Pages:		 31
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Publication Type:		 Report
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Abstract:		 Desk-based assessment of the site of a 19th century park was undertaken in advance of proposals which were intended to enhance and protect the historic park landscape. A bandstand, a former drinking fountain and a 'Ropewalk' within the park were recorded on the SMR. Earlier activity was indicated by chance finds of a Bronze Age palstave and a Roman coin. A church which may have lain on the site of a medieval church lay at the north-eastern corner of the survey area, and the site of a moated rectory was indicated by documentary evidence. The church may have represented a focus for a medieval settlement at Handsworth. Eight zones of differing potential archaeological survival within the study area were identified. Zones 1, 2 and 5 had been heavily disturbed by modern construction and landscaping, and were considered unlikely to contain survivng archaeological deposits. Zones 3 and 7 may have been slightly disturbed by initial landscaping, and contained no documented sites. It was recommended that works within these zones should be monitored. Zones 4, 6 and 8 could potentially contain evidence relating to medieval settlement at Handsworth. Trial trenching of these areas was recommended. It was noted that all of the zones contained features which bore witness to the historical development of Handsworth Park. [AIP]
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Author:		 Catharine Mould
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Publisher:		 Birmingham Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 1998
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Location - Auto Detected: Handsworth Trial
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MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods)
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Note:		 Date Of Issue From: 1998 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: HANDSWORTH PARK, BIRMINGHAM
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Investigation type: Desk-based
District: Birmingham
Monument: CHURCH. Post-medieval (1540-1901), PARK. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [bandstand]. Post-medieval (1540-1901), DRINKING FOUNTAIN. Post-medieval (1540-1901), MOAT. Undated, MOAT. RECTORY Undated, BANDSTAND. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [finds]. Bronze Age, [fin
Ngr: SP05109010
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Postcode: B20 2FE
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Created Date:		 19 Jan 2009