Collins, P. (2007). Aston Student Villages, Aston: An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Birmingham: Birmingham Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1010204. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Aston Student Villages, Aston: An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment
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Abstract:		 An archaeological desk-based assessment of part of Aston University campus (NGR 407620 287270) was undertaken on behalf of Aston Student Villages. All available documentary, cartographic and published sources were examined as part of the assessment and a site visit was made in order to identify topographic features which may influence the presence of in situ archaeological deposits. The study area was developed from the middle of the 18th century onwards as Birmingham expanded outwards from its medieval core. It grew as a mixed area of working class courtyard housing, industrial concerns ranging from workshops to large-scale manufactories, commercial premises, a church and associated schools, a number of licensed premises and a theatre. The earliest development occurred to the east of the site prior to 1731, and the majority of the site was fully developed by c.1839. The same configuration of streets survived until demolition in the 1960s following a compulsory purchase order of the land. Because of this, the old street grid can be used to locate any archaeological remains. Most of the surviving below ground archaeology is expected to be of 19th century date, and will be a mix of residential and industrial. Potentially interesting buildings within the study area are the church and schools along the east frontage of Gem Street, the Gaeity Music Hall and Theatre on the corner of Coleshill Street with Gem Street. Many metalwork sites are also expected, particularly in area 4 of the study area.
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Author:		 P Collins
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Publisher:		 Birmingham Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Birmingham City Council (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2007
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Site: Aston Student Villages, Aston
Parish: BIRMINGHAM
District: Birmingham
County: West Midlands
Country: England
Grid Reference: 407620, 287670 (Easting, Northing)
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DESK BASED ASSESSMENT (Event)
DOCUMENTARY RESEARCH (Event)
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OASIS Id: birmingh2-28480
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Created Date:		 23 Nov 2016