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Monument MPM1223 - 17th-18th century occupation, Portsmouth Power Station
Summary
An excavation on the site of the coal yard to the former Portsmouth Power Station in 1984 revealed a scatter of late 17th-18th century pottery, clay pipe and bottle glass over the southern part of the site. A large quantity of similar material dating to c.1680-1700 was found in a large pit.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Rescue excavations on the site of the former coal yard to Portsmouth Power Station in 1984 revealed a scatter of late 17th-18th century pottery, clay pipe and bottle glass over the southern part of the site. A large quantity of similar material dating to c.1680-1700 was found in a large pit. [1]
Early 17th century burials (MPM1222), sherds of medieval coarseware pottery (MPM2143) and the remains of the Colewort Barracks (MPM380) were also encountered on the site.
The excavation archive is held by Portsmouth Museum Service under the Accession number 1984/105.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SPM18 Excavation archive: Fox, Russ. 1984. Post-Medieval occupation (Power Station).
- <1> SPM194 Bibliographic reference: Hampshire County Council. 1986. Archaeology in Hampshire Annual Report for 1984-1985.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 6334 9974 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Mar 13 2026 3:35PM