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Recording of Hard Landscaping around the Granary Group of Buildings, King's Cross, Central London Borough of Camden |
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Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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preconst1-138577_1.pdf (87 MB)
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Abstract: |
A number of elements of the early Goods Yard of 1850 were recorded. These included two turntables originally used to manoeuvre wagons along a line of rail to the south of the Granary. Although this track was paved with granite setts to assist horse shunting, documentary evidence indicated that it was not paved until 1861. Evidence was identified of new firefighting measures first introduced in the 1860s. A siding constructed in 1876 was recorded to the north of Regeneration House. The siding was laid with tracks in a 'tramway' type arrangement, similar to that used on the line in front of the Granary. Elements of the early 1880s hydraulic system were also recorded. These included two hydraulic capstans used to rotate the 1850 turntables, as well as two unpowered 'dummy capstans'. Evidence of changes made during the early 20th century was also recorded, including inspection chamber covers for a c.1915 drain, as well as an electrical cable trench probably installed in the 1920s. The Second World War left its mark in the form of a surface air raid shelter, and a probable escape exit from the basement shelter located underneath the Eastern Transit Shed. Most of the post-war changes to the hard landscaping were associated with the decline of railway traffic and the corresponding growth of road traffic. Evidence included the creation of new tarmac road surfaces over older surfaces and sidings, late 20th century traffic barriers and speed humps. |
Author: |
K Bower
C Matthews
G Thompson
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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: |
2012
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Greater London |
Site: |
Hard Landscaping around the Granary Group of Buildings, King’s Cross, Central London Borough of Camden |
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CAMDEN |
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England |
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Camden |
Grid Reference: 530140, 183571 (Easting, Northing)
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preconst1-138577 |
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PCA REPORT NO: R11338 |
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A4 Bound blue cover client report
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |