Information for record number MWA8927:
Modern pit, Elm Court, Birmingham Road, Stratford upon Avon

Summary A large pit was discovered during an archaeological work. It was associated with the 20th century iron works which previously occupied the site. The pit was found north of the Windsor Street Carpark, Stratford-upon-Avon.
What Is It?  
Type: Pit, Cellar?
Period: Modern (1914 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Stratford upon Avon
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 19 55
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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Description

  
Source Number  

1 Archaeological observation revealed remains of a recent, large pit. This may have been the remains of a cellar associated with the 20th century iron works which previously occupied the site.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Observation Report
Title: Elm Court, Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Author/originator: C Jones
Date: 2001
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Report No 0122
   
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period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument IRON WORKS * A site where iron is smelted or iron goods made. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument CELLAR * A room or group of rooms usually below the ground level and usually under a building, often used for storing fuel, provisions or wines. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument PIT * A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known. back

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