Rear of 84 London Street, Reading, Berkshire: an archaeological watching brief | Synapse
January 16, 2026Open Access
Rear of 84 London Street, Reading, Berkshire: an archaeological watching brief
Key Points
The aim was to monitor the excavation of foundation trenches for archaeological significance.
Monitored excavation of foundation trenches.
Identified material from late post-medieval layers.
Collected pottery samples for analysis.
Found only late post-medieval made ground in the trenches.
Pottery samples suggested possible earlier post-medieval origins.
Abstract
Excavation of foundation trenches was monitored. The foundations trenches revealed only late post-medieval made ground although some pottery from these deposits might be earlier post-medieval.