Farnell, A. (2009). Archaeological monitoring at Howell Road Fire Station, Exeter.. Exeter Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1004583. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological monitoring at Howell Road Fire Station, Exeter.
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Series:		 Exeter Archaeology unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 An archaeological watching brief was carried out on groundworks associated with the replacement of the existing fire station. This work was required by Exeter City Council under a condition attached to the grant of planning permission (ref: 07/0467/03). A desk-based assessment of the site and immediate surrounding area was carried out prior to the commencement of site work. The principal findings included the close proximity of the medieval earthwork, Danes Castle - located c. 100m to the south-east of the development site, and the presence of a 19th-century reservoir, which occupied the majority of the site until the construction of the present fire station in 1932. The full results of this assessment are presented in EA Report No. 06.88. The site has been subject to a degree of levelling broadly comprising the truncation of deposits within the northern half of site and the deposition of material (principally redeposited natural subsoil) to make up the ground level across the southern half of site. It seems likely that this levelling occurred prior to the construction of the 19th-century reservoir. There is some evidence, albeit very limited, for potential for the survival of archaeological deposits of possible Roman date within the southern half of the site as demonstrated by the presence of ditch 103 and associated layer 105. Within the truncated northern half of site the potential for survival appears minimal, although the bases of deeper cut features may still survive. A continuation into the site of the Norman defences of adjacent Danes Castle was not observed. The presence or absence of deposits associated with this medieval earthwork remains possible, but uncorroborated.
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Author:		 A. Farnell
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Publisher:		 Exeter Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Exeter City HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2009
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Site: Howell Road fire station
Parish: EXETER
District: Exeter
County: Devon
Country: England
Grid Reference: 291800, 93300 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Find)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Monus)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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Created Date:		 23 Nov 2016