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An Archaeological Evaluation of the Former British United Shoe Machine Factory, Ross Walk, Leicester (NGR SK 5909 0643). |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services were commissioned by Westleigh Homes to undertake an archaeological evaluation of the former British United Shoe Machine factory at Ross Walk, Leicester. Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of the existing industrial buildings and the construction of new residential units. The proposed development area had been identified as being of possible archaeological significance due to its proximity to known sites of archaeological importance, including medieval and Roman finds. Six evaluation trenches were machine excavated within the proposed development area, two of which were badly contaminated and fully excavated, the remainder of the trenches contained evidence of extensive alluvial deposits over 2 metres deep in some parts of the proposed development area. One trench showed possible evidence of a gravel terrace. None of the trenches showed evidence for any archaeological remains. Cartographic evidence indicates the proposed development area is an exclusively 20th century development, prior to which the site was un-developed agricultural land. The archive will be held by Leicester City Council, under the accession number A10. 2009. |
Author: |
Gerwyn Richards
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Publisher: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicester City HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2009
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Former British United Shoe Machine Factory, Ross Walk |
County: |
Leicestershire |
District: |
Leicester |
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LEICESTER |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 459090, 306430 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
universi1-88514 |
OBIB: |
2009-094 |
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Bound A4 Paper
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |