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Monument MPM1908 - Concrete Structure 1, East Side Plaza, Gunwharf
Summary
Reinforced 20th century concrete foundation recorded during a watching brief at the East Side Plaza, Gunwharf, in 2005. Thought to relate to a 1940 air raid trench.
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Full Description
One of two 20th century reinforced concrete foundations recorded during a watching brief at the East Side Plaza, Gunwharf, in 2005.
The structure was U-shaped and closed at its eastern end to form a trough-like shape. It measured approximately 4.5m in length by 2m wide and was 1.5m deep. It's 'walls' were approximately 0.35m thick. The structure was thought to have probably belonged to the easternmost of three 1940 air raid trenches shown on a plan of the site.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SPM518 Unpublished document: Keyte, Jim. 2005. East Side Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth: Report on Archaeological Watching Brief. [Mapped feature: #2180 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 25: Gunwharf
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 632 998 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Feb 22 2019 11:39AM