Gnanaratnam, T. (2011). An Archaeological Excavation on Land Adjacent to the Former Nat West Bank, Greyfriars, Leicester. Leicester: University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). https://doi.org/10.5284/1038645. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 An Archaeological Excavation on Land Adjacent to the Former Nat West Bank, Greyfriars, Leicester
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Series:		 University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological excavation was undertaken by staff of University of Leicester Archaeological Services on behalf of Kaikoura Investments Limited on land adjacent to the former Nat West Bank, Greyfriars, Leicester, between the 6th September and 2nd October 2007. Work revealed a well-preserved sequence of archaeological activity of Roman, medieval and early post-medieval date at a comparatively shallow depth. The predominately 2nd century AD Roman activity consisted of a substantial early gravel metalled surface overlying natural clay sealed beneath dump layers likely representing preliminary levelling for a timber building and an associated probable oven, an area of burning and cess or rubbish pits. Further dump layers subsequently sealed this activity. The absence of further Roman stratification hints at later truncation, possibly linked to an accumulation of a garden soil of 14th century or later date. Further medieval and early post-medieval activity was confined to pitting, tallying with the site's location close to the periphery of the Grey Friars monastic precinct and serving to emphasise the domestic character of the occupation during this period. The presence of high-status floor and roof tiles indicate high-status occupation in the vicinity, likely linked to the monastic house. The site archive will be deposited with Leicester City Museum Service under the accession number A9.2007.
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Author:		 T Gnanaratnam
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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:		 2011
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Site: An Archaeological Excavation on Land Adjacent to the Former Nat West Bank, Greyfriars, Leicester
County: Leicestershire
District: Leicester
Parish: LEICESTER
Country: England
Grid Reference: 458610, 304370 (Easting, Northing)
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ROMAN (Historic England Periods) COLUMN BASE (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) ROOF TILE (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) CIVITAS CAPITAL (Monument Type England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) OVEN (Monument Type England)
TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
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OASIS Id: universi1-119725
OBIB: ULAS Report 2011-083
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018