Potten, S. (2008). Archaeological Watching Brief at Harborne Reservoir, Harborne, Birmingham. Worcester: Worcestershire Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1052257. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Watching Brief at Harborne Reservoir, Harborne, Birmingham
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Series:		 Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological watching brief was undertaken at Harborne Reservoir, Harborne, Birmingham (NGR SP 0343 8316). It was undertaken on behalf of Sainsbury's Supermarket Limited, who are constructing a flood storage area on the western side of Harborne Lane. This work was subject to an archaeological watching brief, resulting from a planning permission granted by Birmingham City Council (reference S/04932/00/OUT). It was thought that archaeological remains of prehistoric to post-medieval date might survive. The project aimed to determine if any significant archaeological remains were present and if so to indicate their location, date and nature. The watching brief demonstrated that much of the eastern part of the site had been severely truncated by the construction of a reservoir in the late 18th century. A brick-built culvert of probable late 18th century date was identified, as were two other undated features. All these features are interpreted as relating to water management systems associated with the reservoir. Although a tree throw and a hollow or depression in the natural gravels were also observed (both undated), most deposits pre-dating the post-medieval period appear to have been destroyed during the construction of the original reservoir. Groundworks on the western part of the site were minimal and revealed no archaeological features. During the course of the watching brief a previously un-recorded burnt mound was identified on the northern bank of the Bourn Brook. It lay beyond the limits of the groundworks associated with the development and has been eroded by the brook. This important discovery adds to the already extensive evidence for later prehistoric activity in and around Birmingham.
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Author:		 Stephen Potten
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Publisher:		 Worcestershire Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Birmingham City HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2008
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Site: Harborne Reservoir
County: West Midlands
District: Birmingham
Parish: BIRMINGHAM
Country: England
Grid Reference: 403430, 283160 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BRICK CULVERT (Monus)
LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) BURNT MOUND (Monument Type England)
CULVERT (Monument Type England)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: fieldsec1-233533
OBIB: Report Reference 1619
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Created Date:		 21 May 2019