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C261 Archaeology Central, Fieldwork Report, Archaeological Targeted Watching Brief at Durward Street Shaft, Essex Wharf, Whitechapel (XSH10) |
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Museum of London Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
The watching brief was part of a wider project investigated and recorded with this site code. At Durward Street Shaft (Essex Wharf worksite) the natural brickearth was cut by two undated ditches which may relate to the division of the area into planned plots for intensive agriculture as shown on Rocque's 18th century map. A circular brick-lined structure set into natural gravel is in the same position as a feature marked 'tank' on the 1873 Ordnance Survey map midway between the contemporary rail head and a superphosphate fertiliser works. It may relate to water supply for the former or water disposal for the latter. A part of the 19th century railway cutting retaining wall which had remained in use until the present day was recorded during demolition. |
Author: |
David Sankey
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Publisher: |
MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology)
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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: |
2013
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Durward Street Shaft, Essex Wharf Worksite, Whitechapel Crossrail Station |
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Tower Hamlets |
County: |
Greater London |
Parish: |
TOWER HAMLETS |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 534640, 181940 (Easting, Northing)
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A4 report
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Created Date: |
25 Sep 2017 |