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| Name: | Phase 7 Reading Abbey Wharf |
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| HER Number: | 01022.15.600 |
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| Record Type: | Monument |
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Summary
In the 18th century three successive wharf fronts were built, the first, had a section of brick with a 24m oak post and plank revetting to the north.
Monument Type(s):
- REVETMENT (Post Medieval - 1700 AD to 1800 AD)
Description
Following the dissolution of the Abbey in 1539 the wharf side fell into disrepair (phase 6). In the 18th century three successive wharf fronts were built (phase 7). This, the first, had a 8m section of brick with a 24m oak post and plank revetting to the north. Tie back beams were attached to the upper structure and pegged to the bank <1>.
<1> Hawkes J.W and Fasham P.J, 1997, Excavations on Reading Waterfront Sites 1979-1988, Page 31 (Bibliographic reference). SRD12596.
Sources
| <1> | Hawkes J.W and Fasham P.J. 1997. Excavations on Reading Waterfront Sites 1979-1988. Page 31. [Bibliographic reference / SRD12596] |
Associated Events:
| ERD41 | Abbey Wharf, Reading, Berkshire - 1981 (Ref: W12C) |
Associated Monuments
| MRD1401 | Hard area at Reading Abbey Wharf, Reading (Monument) |
Associated Finds:
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