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Built Heritage Recording during the demolition of the Boundary Wall between Nos 1 and 1A Montague Place in connection with the World Conservation and Exhibition Centre, British Museum, London Borough |
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Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Pre-Construct Archaeology (PCA) was commissioned by the British Museum to undertake built heritage recording during the demolition of a boundary wall between Nos 1 and 1A Montague Place, British Museum, London, London Borough of Camden, centred on OS NGR TQ 29924 81760. The boundary wall is not listed and lies within the Bloomsbury Conservation Area. The recording was carried out in connection with the World Conservation and Exhibition Centre development at the British Museum, which includes the demolition of the boundary wall. During the demolition of the boundary wall in November 2010, a number of brick vaults were discovered immediately behind it. PCA recorded them in accordance with English Heritage Level 3. Seven brick arched vaults were uncovered supporting the pavement above. The vaults did not appear to have been used for storage. Each vault had been filled with earth and rubble before the boundary wall was built. Late 18th to mid 19th century brick, tile and slate fragments were found in the fill of the vaults. The raised road along Montague Place appears to have been constructed in 1800 to 1802 when the houses along this road were constructed. The raised road enabled the houses to have coal storage vaults under the road. Coal vaults had been constructed at 1 and 2 Montague Place. The boundary wall was the north garden wall for No. 10 Bedford Square and appears to have been built when the houses along Montague Place were built in the early years of the 19th century. |
Author: |
A Hayhurst
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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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Demolition of Boundary Wall between Nos 1 and 1A Montague Place, British Museum, London Borough of Camden |
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Greater London |
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CAMDEN |
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England |
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Camden |
Grid Reference: 529924, 181760 (Easting, Northing)
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preconst1-190550 |
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PCA REPORT NO: R11862 |
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A4 Bound blue cover client report
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |