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| Name: | Phase 8 Reading Abbey Wharf |
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| HER Number: | 01022.15.700 |
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| Record Type: | Monument |
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Summary
The second of the 18th century wharfs ran from the brick south section of 01022.15.600 for at least 19.5m and was constructed of staves with tie backs to the river bank.
Monument Type(s):
- REVETMENT (Post Medieval - 1750 AD to 1800 AD)
Description
The second of the 18th century wharfs ran from the brick south section of 01022.15.600 for at least 19.5m and was constructed of staves with tie backs to the river bank. However, when reclamation started, and material was dumped behind the revetment, it collapsed forward into the river <1>.
<1> Hawkes J.W and Fasham P.J, 1997, Excavations on Reading Waterfront Sites 1979-1988 (Bibliographic reference). SRD12596.
Sources
| <1> | Hawkes J.W and Fasham P.J. 1997. Excavations on Reading Waterfront Sites 1979-1988. [Bibliographic reference / SRD12596] |
Associated Events:
| ERD42 | Abbey Wharf 1983-4 (Ref: W61A, W61B) |
Associated Monuments
| MRD1401 | Hard area at Reading Abbey Wharf, Reading (Monument) |
Associated Finds:
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