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The Orangery Garden, Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX: An Archaeological Evaluation |
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Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
PCA undertook an archaeological evaluation upon the lawn immediately to the south of the Orangery at Kensington Palace. During the works four test pits were excavated in preparation for HRP to undertake filtration tests to then construct two soakaway pits. The work also saw the re-excavation of a test pit to establish the exact depth of natural within it. The test pits revealed a series of linear features which probably relate to the arrangement of the garden in the early 18th century. Later possible evidence was seen for the 19th century activity in the area of the Orangery Lawn which saw the garden fall into a state of disrepair, prior to the creation of the current lawn which was established in the early 20th century. No evidence was observed of activity pre-dating the 18th century although a small sherd of Roman pot was recovered, which may be indicative of Roman activity within the surrounding area. |
Author: |
P Cavanagh
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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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Locations: |
District: |
Kensington and Chelsea |
Parish: |
KENSINGTON |
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Greater London |
Country: |
England |
Site: |
The Orangery Garden, Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London |
Grid Reference: 525880, 180150 (Easting, Northing)
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preconst1-256809 |
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PCA REPORT NO: R12541 |
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A4 spiral bound with blue cover client report
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01 Feb 2018 |