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Ground Investigation Works at Hancock Road, London Borough of Tower Hamlets E3 3EG. An Archaeological Watching Brief. |
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Compass Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Between the 7th and 9th April 2019 Compass Archaeology conducted an Archaeological Watching Brief at Hancock Road, London Borough of Tower Hamlets E3 3EG during ground investigation works. The work was commissioned and undertaken by JOMAS Associates Ltd. The scheme was monitored due to its location within an Archaeological Priority Area and proximity to the historic religious complex of St Leonard's Priory. The programme of archaeological works entailed the monitoring and recording of three trial pits and a single borehole, undertaken as part of a larger ground investigation scheme. The trial pits, excavated around the perimeter of the site to inspect existing wall foundations exposed modern and post-medieval ground below the modern tarmac and concrete surfaces. Much of the material is taken to be modern backfill associated with the construction of the Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach Road which runs approximately NW-SE along the western side of the site. A series of boreholes undertaken across the site exposed a deep stratigraphic sequence comprising up to c4m of made ground overlying alluvium, associated with the floodplain of the River Lea which bounds the site to the northeast. This alluvium, encountered at approximately 0mOD, overlay a sequence of natural geological gravels, London Clay and chalk, recorded to a depth of 50m below ground level. No finds or features of archaeological interest were observed during the watching brief. |
Author: |
Heidi Archer
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Publisher: |
Compass Archaeology Ltd
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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: |
2019
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Locations: |
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Land at Hancock Road |
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Greater London |
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Tower Hamlets |
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BOW |
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England |
Grid Reference: 538002, 183019 (Easting, Northing)
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compassa1-355409 |
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short report summarising the watching brief. First part outlines the project background including site information, historical and archaeological background, objectives and methodology. The second part summarises the result, including relevant photographs where appropriate. Finishes with concluding remarks and sources. Context list and OASIS form included as appendices.
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11 Oct 2019 |