Thompson, S., Clelland, S. and Manning, A. (2010). EXTRA CARE, AVENUE SCHOOL SITE, BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE (PHASE 1). Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1038106. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 EXTRA CARE, AVENUE SCHOOL SITE, BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE (PHASE 1)
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 The site has been proposed for redevelopment and an archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in 2007. Although no previous fieldwork has been carried out at the site, the assessment noted a number of significant sites and findspots within the area. Although the site had been the subject of significant modern landscaping, the assessment concluded that there was some potential for the survival of archaeological features and artefacts. The programme of archaeological fieldwork comprised a watching brief carried out during the hand excavation of trenches to investigate the extent of root systems of trees flanking the site entrance and five small evaluation trenches located within areas close to the former southern building to assess the potential for survival of archaeological features. No archaeological features or deposits were recorded during the course of the fieldwork, although the potential for features can not be discounted. The evaluation confirmed the results of previous work which recorded significant landscaping, levelling and terracing across much of the Site. The natural London Clay along the upper terrace of high ground at the northern edge of the Site lies at a relatively shallow depth of between 0.20m - 0.60m. Although no archaeological remains were found in this area, this area still retains some potential for the survival of archaeological features. Further monitoring may be required during the proposed works on the road. Within the lower terrace, deep modern made ground and original ground surfaces were encountered to the south of the former school building, up to 1.20m below the present ground surface. The works associated with the new development are unlikely to have a significant impact on any potential deeply buried archaeological features within the lower southern area of the Site.
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Author:		 S Thompson
S Clelland
A Manning
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Berkshire Archaeology HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2010
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Site: Avenue School Site, Basingstoke Road, Reading, Berkshire
County: Berkshire
District: Reading
Parish: READING
Country: England
Grid Reference: 472052, 171805 (Easting, Northing)
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EXCAVATION (Event)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-76592
OBIB: 73580.03
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018