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An Archaeological Evaluation on 8 Bowling Green Street, Leicester |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
A small scale evaluation was undertaken for CGF Estates by the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) on the 23rd and 24th of August 2006. The purpose of the work was to excavate an evaluation trench in advance of new residential premises on land to the rear of Number 8 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, planning permission: 20042124. The site lies to the south of the Roman and medieval town defences although archaeological evidence suggests activity from these periods may have taken place outside the town and near to the site. Roman burials and a possible kiln site nearby indicated that there was a high potential for uncovering and disturbing any surviving archaeological remains. The trench, measuring 8.5m x 2.2m, was excavated through a tarmac and brick surface into a thick layer of homogeneous dark grey brown garden soil. The garden soil extended beyond the maximum trench depth of 1.2m below ground level. Later test excavations for piling revealed the garden soil to be 1.6m thick and overlying undisturbed natural orange brown sandy gravel. Service pipes and cellaring activity had caused a great deal of disturbance within the proposed development area. No evidence of archaeological activity was observed during the evaluation. Records will be deposited with Leicester City Museum Service, Accession number |
Author: |
Andrew Hyam
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Publisher: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicester City HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2006
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8 Bowling Green Street, Leicester |
Parish: |
LEICESTER |
District: |
Leicester |
County: |
Leicestershire |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 458800, 304200 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
universi1-32384 |
OBIB: |
2006-119 |
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Note: |
A4, 9 pages, 4 Figs., 3 plates
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |