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To assess the archaeological significance of the site through a watching brief during construction activities.

April 18, 2026Open Access

Watching Brief at 12 Castle Street, Wallingford

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Observations conducted during site investigations reveal post-medieval features in Wallingford, suggesting limited historical remains.

To assess the archaeological significance of the site through a watching brief during construction activities.
Conducted a watching brief during site investigations and excavations.
Excavated foundation trenches and an external soakaway.
Documented observed features and layers of ground throughout the process.
Identified late post-medieval features, including a brick culvert and a well or cistern.
Encountered modern services and thick made ground layers.
No earlier historical remains were found despite proximity to Wallingford's historic core.

Graham Keevill (2022) studied this question.

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