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Assessment of an Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample exercise at Enderby Wharf, Christchurch Way, Royal Borough of Greenwich |
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Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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preconst1-240042_1.pdf (6 MB)
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Abstract: |
An Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample exercise conducted at Enderby Wharf, Christchurch Way, Royal Borough of Greenwich. The archaeological work also monitored the excavation of eight test pits excavated in the northern part of the site, close to the western site boundary. The Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample exercise found that the earliest deposits on site comprised peat and alluvium layers of probable prehistoric date. The alluvium was encountered at 0.96m OD and colour variations to the deposit are considered a consequence of varying soil oxidation levels. Finds and features of prehistoric date were not found in association and land occupied by the site does not seem to have experienced significant exploitation during the prehistoric periods. Evidence was found to indicate that the alluvium was overlain by redeposited silty clay layers. The layers are undated, however it is probable that they had formed during an extended period of time following the prehistoric periods and pre-dating the use of the site during the post-medieval period. Part of the Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample exercise was concentrated above a historically documented 17th century gunpowder magazine. An archaeological evaluation of the site had encountered elements of the outer and inner walls of the powder magazine, whilst the Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample exercise encountered a brick structure located within the inner part of the magazine. The foundations of later post-medieval brick walls, a brick culvert and a number of timber posts were also encountered. |
Author: |
J J Taylor
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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: |
2016
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Enderby Wharf, Christchurch Way |
Parish: |
GREENWICH |
District: |
Greenwich |
County: |
Greater London |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 539250, 178730 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
preconst1-240042 |
OBIB: |
PCA REPORT NO: R12400 |
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A4 spiral bound with blue cover client report
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |