Overview

Archaeological work took place on South Quay, Hayle (Cornwall) between 2010-2014. The development of Hayle started in the mid-18th century and it soon became a significant industrial centre. This book extensively uses cartographic, photographic and documentary records to place the archaeological and structural features uncovered into context.

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Author:   Yvonne Wolframm-Murray ,  Rob Atkins ,  Andrew Sherman
Publisher:   Archaeopress
Imprint:   Archaeopress Archaeology
Weight:   0.386kg
ISBN:  

9781803277103

ISBN 10:   1803277106
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   25 January 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction Designations Background Planning Location and topography Neglect Objectives and Methodology   Chapter 2. Historical background Timeline Historic Environment Records Historical background Cartographic evidence Carnsew Pool and sluices Later Ordnance Survey maps Photographic evidence World War II and post-war at South Quay Hayle Harbour   Chapter 3. The Archaeology of South Quay and areas relating to Carnsew Quay The external walls of South Quay The silting up and the deposition of rubble at the western side of South Quay The Western Slipway Carnsew Dock The walls of Carnsew Channel and Pool and the southern sluice (mitre) gates Carnsew Channel and training walls Southern sluice (mitre) gates Internal archaeological examination of South Quay General observations during the watching brief Archaeological evidence of cranes   Chapter 4. Finds Sluice gate related items Rail track/cart wheel Chains, mooring posts, and anchors Miscellaneous finds Chain survey   Chapter 5. Discussion – Rob Atkins, Yvonne Wolframm-Murray and Andy Sherman Background Industrial importance The rise of Hayle The rise and expansion of Hayle from 1740 South Quay and the role it helped play in the expansion in the early to mid-19th century Slow decline of South Quay from c1860 Research priorities Conclusion   Bibliography

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Yvonne Wolframm-Murray graduated from Bradford University in Archaeological Sciences and then immediately studied for and then achieved a PhD in 2005 at the same university. She has worked for MOLA (formerly Northamptonshire Archaeology) since 2005 and amongst other sites supervised parts of the excavations at Stanground. She has written many site reports as well as specialists reports on worked flint. Yvonne has published articles in journals and has contributed to monographs.

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