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An Archaeological Watching Brief at 1a Bailey Street, Stafford, Staffordshire |
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Archaeological Research Services unpublished report series
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archaeol5-399318_2.pdf (6 MB)
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Archaeological Research Services Ltd was commissioned by Entrust Support Services Ltd to undertake an archaeological watching brief at 1a Bailey Street, Stafford, to monitor and record the excavation of utility trenches and fence post footings for the proposed development. The site potentially lies within the bounds of an Augustinian Friary, founded in 1344 but dissolved in 1539, and within Stafford Town Conservation Area. As such, Condition 4 of planning consent required an archaeological watching brief during the ground works associated with the extensions and alterations at 1a Bailey Street. The aim of the brief was to record and better understand the significance of any heritage assets encountered during the proposed development. Works were undertaken in compliance with a Written Scheme of Investigation approved by the Development Control Archaeologist at Staffordshire County Council and took place between the 19th and 22nd May 2020. The initial phase of works found a series of superimposed 20th century levelling deposits overlying a buried soil from which fragments of 19th and 20th century rooftile and pottery were recovered as evidence of previous development of the site. A second phase of watching brief, monitoring resurfacing works, took place during October 2020, due to the discovery of a cache of Second World War period firearms. Weapons and fired blank rounds were recovered. These finds are likely related to when the site was the headquarters of the Staffordshire Yeomanry and the 6th Staffordshire Battery of the Royal Field Artillery (1913-1967). |
Author: |
M Nicholson
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Publisher: |
Archaeological Research Services
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Staffordshire Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2020
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1A Bailey Street |
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Staffordshire |
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Stafford |
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STAFFORD |
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England |
Grid Reference: 392307, 322819 (Easting, Northing)
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archaeol5-399318 |
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72 Page PDF/A
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Created Date: |
16 Feb 2021 |