Title: |
Plot 4000, Western Approach Distribution Park, Avonmouth, South Gloucestershire |
Number of Pages: |
70 |
Biblio Note |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
An archaeological field investigation consisting of four phases of work was undertaken in advance of a proposed development. Phase 1 was a geophysical survey which did not reveal any significant archaeological features. Phase 2 consisted of evaluation trenches and Phase 3 was the following excavation which was targeted upon the features already identified in Phase 2. Phase 4 was a strip and record with targeted feature excavation. Finally, a watching brief was carried out at the during groundwork for the building. A series of intercutting ditches and gullies were recorded representing evidence of enclosures spanning the Romano-British period and related to animal stockades or settlement activity. Evidence of two roundhouse gullies and a possible drove-way was revealed, and together, may have represented evidence of animal husbandry and agricultural exploitation of the Levels. Further possible evidence of exploitation may have been attributed to a series of unexcavated/undated linear features revealed with Area 3 adjacent to and south-west of the main enclosure during Phase 4 stripping and recording. [Au(adp)] |
Author: |
Wessex Archaeology
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Publisher: |
Wessex Archaeology
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Year of Publication: |
2006
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Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2006
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: PLOT 4000, WESTERN APPROACH DISTRIBUTION PARK AVONMOUTH Study area: 8.5ha Investigation type: Post-determination/Research District: South Gloucestershire Monument: ANIMAL STOCKADE. Roman (AD43-410), GULLY. Roman (AD43-410), SETTLEMENT. Roman (AD43-410), ROUNDHOUSE (DOMESTIC). Roman (AD43-410), DROVEWAY. Roman (AD43-410), [finds]. Roman (AD43-410), DITCH. Roman (AD43-410), CREMATION. Roman (AD43-410) Ngr: ST55008380 Parish: Pilning and Severn Beach Postcode:
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |