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Bishop's Waltham Palace, Test Pit Monitoring, Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire: Archaeological Watching Brief |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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| Abstract: |
Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by English Heritage to undertake an archaeological watching brief during the excavation of six geotechnical pits, associated window sampling and the drilling of core samples through the southern precinct wall at Bishop's Waltham Palace (NHLE 1019075). No archaeological remains other than continued courses and the foundations of the known walls were encountered. Test Pit 1 indicated that the tower wall continued below ground level for 0.56 m with an additional 0.26 m of foundation comprising whitish brown mortar with moderate flint nodules. Evidence for hardstanding associated with the footbridge within the Lord's Garden was found in the form of a layer of material containing occasional red brick and flint fragments (Test Pits 2, 3 and 4). Investigation of the southern precinct wall (core samples and Test Pit 6) indicated the presence of a later phase of construction. A change in foundation material (grey sandy concrete) alongside the presence of a make up layer, through which the wall was cut, highlights the probability of a change in construction technique. Investigation of the wall's exterior showed that the section investigated was inset from the rest of the structure. it is concluded that this segment does not comprise a buttress as originally thought but represents a later addition to the wall, likely associated with the blocking of a former entrance to the bishop's garden. |
| Author: |
M Kendall
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| Publisher: |
Wessex Archaeology
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| Year of Publication: |
2020
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England |
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Bishops Waltham |
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Hampshire |
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Winchester |
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Grid Reference: 455238, 117316 (Easting, Northing)
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wessexar1-400142 |
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unpublished client report ref. 233190.2 |
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02 Jul 2024 |
