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An underground structure in Petersham Playground Richmond Park, London Borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames A Level 2 Historic Building Survey |
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Compass Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Between the 23rd and 24th of August 2012 Compass Archaeology conducted a Level 2 building survey on an underground structure exposed during renovation works on the Petersham Playground site, in Richmond Park in the London Borough of Richmond. The structure was built of red and yellowed brick mainly bonded with a soft sandy-clay like material and consisted of a four walled chamber aligned NE-SW, covered by a large arched ceiling at the SW end with a smaller transverse arch crossing the structure at the NE end. In the centre of the NE wall face a low and narrow doorway provided access to the chamber from another room, which was solidly backfilled with brick and clay rubble. The structure had a noticeably odd trapezoid shape. It is known from documentary, cartographic and illustrative sources that this part of Richmond Park was once occupied by a large mansion house known alternatively as 'New Park' and 'Petersham Lodge' from at least 1690. The main house had two additional side wings and a grand scheme of formally laid parterre gardens and terraced parkland. In 1721 the main house was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt in 1733/34 by William Stanhope, later Lord Harrington, and renamed 'Harrington's Retreat'. The house passed through several new owners and reverted to 'Petersham Lodge'. In 1835 the house was purchased by the Commissioner of Woods and Forests. The house and its grounds were demolished and the land reverted to become part of the wider park again. Although its exact function remains elusive it is believed that the underground structure is probably associated with the cellars that would have formed part of the side wings of the mid-18th century Lodge. |
Author: |
J Aaronson
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Publisher: |
Compass Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2012
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Locations: |
Site: |
Petersham Playground, Richmond Park |
Parish: |
RICHMOND AND KEW |
District: |
Richmond upon Thames |
County: |
Greater London |
Country: |
England |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Richmond Park |
Location - Auto Detected: |
London Borough of Richmond |
Location - Auto Detected: |
New Park |
Grid Reference: 518227, 173229 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
POST MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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WINDOW GLASS
(Object England)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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Underground Chamber
(Monus)
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Mid18th Century Lodge (Auto Detected Temporal) |
1835 (Auto Detected Temporal) |
1721 (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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BUILDING SURVEY
(Event)
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OASIS Id: |
compassa1-133464 |
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A short summary report including discussion of the historic / archaeological background of the immediate area, (including documentary, cartographic, and pictorial research); discussion of the various features of the structure; and discussion of its association with the property known as Petersham lodge. The report includes a photographic record and a measured plan along with drawn elevations of the structure.
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Created Date: |
25 Nov 2016 |