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143 Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 3RH: An Archaeological Evaluation |
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Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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preconst1-151241_1.pdf (5 MB)
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Three test pits were excavated by Pre-Construct Archaeology within the confines of the graveyard of the former Mare Street Baptist Chapel. Excavation of the test pits revealed natural 'brickearth' overlain by a shallow subsoil horizon. During the 19th century natural slope on which the site is located was levelled by raising the ground ahead of the construction of the chapel in 1812 or its rebuilding in 1855-6. Three grave shafts had been cut into the levelling deposit. The chapel was damaged on several occasions during WWII by bomb strikes in the vicinity. In February 1945, the chapel was partially destroyed when a V2 rocket exploded nearby. Despite this, no evidence for below ground damage was seen in any of the excavated trenches. |
Author: |
P Jorgenson
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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: |
2013
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Locations: |
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143 Mare Street |
District: |
Hackney |
County: |
Greater London |
Parish: |
HACKNEY |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 534827, 184052 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
preconst1-151241 |
OBIB: |
PCA REPORT NO: R11437 |
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A4 spiral bound w blue covers client field report
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |