Perkins, W. (2017). St. James's Palace Forecourt: Public Realm Improvement Scheme: A Summary of an Archaeological Watching Brief. Brockley: Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited. https://doi.org/10.5284/1052221. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 St. James's Palace Forecourt: Public Realm Improvement Scheme: A Summary of an Archaeological Watching Brief
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Series:		 Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Eight trial holes were excavated in the area demarcated as St James's Palace Forecourt, formed by the south end of St James's Street, the west end of Pall Mall, the north end of Marlborough Road and the east end of Cleveland Row. Seven of the trial holes exposed service runs close to the surface beneath the paving slabs which halted any further work and reduced their anticipated depth. Around the various services were layers of made ground consisting of re-worked, re-deposited soils which were, for the most part, modern backfill. Trial Hole TH6:B6 was located directly against the north wall of St James's Palace just east of the main North Entrance. It revealed a layer of ash and cinders and a brick-built structure composed of red bricks in a pink mortar with shell inclusions. The brick sample taken was dated between AD 1500-1800. The purpose of the structure was unclear as to whether it was a stepped foundation, roof of a cellar or basement or a brick built conduit. There is debate as to whether the bricks are re-used or if it is an original structure in situ.
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Author:		 W Perkins
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Publisher:		 Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited
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Other Person/Org:		 Greater London HER (OASIS Reviewer)
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2017
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District: Westminster
Parish: CITY OF WESTMINSTER
County: Greater London
Country: England
Site: St. James’s Palace Forecourt: Public Realm Improvement Scheme
Grid Reference: 529348, 180111 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
CERAMIC (Object England)
SHERD (Object England)
BRICK STRUCTURE (Monus)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
CTP (Find)
STRUCTURE (Monument Type England)
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OASIS Id: preconst1-290241
OBIB: PCA R12956
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Note:		 A4 grey literature document with PCA covers
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Created Date:		 21 May 2019