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Thameslink Archaeological Assessment 10: Archaeological Excavations at London Bridge Station Improvement Works, London Borough of Southwark (Western Arcade) |
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Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Three additional mitigation trenches, including seven augerholes, were excavated as part of the ongoing London Bridge Redevelopment project. The trenches supplement the results from adjacent excavations within Thameslink Archaeological Assessments 9 and 10. Pleistocene gravels were identified in all trenches and overlain by a series of fluvial sands and silts associated with Guys Channel. The earliest evidence of activity comprised medieval ground consolidation deposits dating between the 11th to 13th centuries. Land reclamation layers and the disposal of domestic refuse as dumped debris or within pits were identified throughout the medieval and post-medieval periods. A former watercourse was identified extending throughout one trench. The western bank of this was reinforced with a pile and plank revetment during the late 16th to 17th centuries, and may relate to the artificial narrowing of a pre-existing watercourse such as Guy's Channel. This was modified during the 17th to 18th century prior to the abandonment of the channel. The construction of substantial brick walls using timber planks as foundation material suggests the revetment was deconstructed and timbers recycled at this time. Increased development was evident during the post-medieval period. A number of boundary walls were identified which were sub-divided and modified throughout the post-medieval period. Although no firmly identified evidence of industry was recorded, a substantial number of copper alloy pins were recovered from post-medieval deposits and may suggest pin manufacture in the near vicinity. Earlier structures were demolished and levelled in the mid 19th century in advance of the railway viaducts. |
Author: |
C Champness
A Fairman
J J Taylor
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Publisher: |
Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited
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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: |
2014
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Locations: |
County: |
Greater London |
Site: |
Archaeological Excavations at London Bridge Station Improvement Works (Western Arcade) |
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Southwark |
Country: |
England |
Parish: |
SOUTHWARK |
Grid Reference: 532900, 180100 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
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BOTTLE
(Object England)
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DRESS HOOK
(Object England)
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BODKIN
(Object England)
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WINDOW GLASS
(Object England)
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JETTON
(Object England)
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EXCAVATION
(Event)
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PIT
(Monument Type England)
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BUILDING
(Monument Type England)
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DITCH
(Monument Type England)
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LAND RECLAMATION
(Monument Type England)
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POST HOLE
(Monument Type England)
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PINS
(Find)
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CULVERT
(Monument Type England)
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STAKEHOLE
(Monus)
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REVETMENT
(Monument Type England)
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PURSE RING
(Find)
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TOBACCO PIPE
(Object England)
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MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: |
preconst1-175896 |
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A4 folio
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |