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MARGARET ROPER ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, CROYDON, CR8 2XP An archaeological programme of observation and recording during construction of a new modular classroom unit |
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Compass Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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| Abstract: |
In February 2015 Compass Archaeology conducted a programme of observation and recording during groundworks for a new modular classroom unit on land at the Margaret Roper Primary School, in the London Borough of Croydon, CR8 2XP. The archaeological programme followed recommendations from English Heritage due to the site's location in a locally designated Archaeological Priority Area, and close to a known Saxon inhumation cemetery on Russell Hill. In the event monitoring of all trenching works and foot pad pits revealed no archaeologically significant features or deposits. The natural chalk was exposed at approximately 109.90mOD across much of the site overlain by reworked chalk and silt horizons to a depth of up to 0.60m. Excavations in the northeast corner of the site were slightly deeper where a natural depression was filled by thicker deposits of colluvium, up to 0.80m. |
| 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: |
2015
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Margaret Roper Primary School |
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Greater London |
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Croydon |
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PURLEY |
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England |
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Grid Reference: 531110, 162230 (Easting, Northing)
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compassa1-204974 |
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A brief summary of the watching brief including written description / interpretation of stratigraphy observed, site background and methodology used. Supplemented by site plans, representative section drawing, and illustrative photographs.
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| Created Date: |
25 Sep 2017 |
