hi,
Work I have done on many sites in north west, over 900, viz old corn mills,
textile mills, coal pits, forges etc, dating from Roman period to recent,
suggests that these sites were often reused, changing the water systems to
suit the particular period and needs.
I have several papers on the subject and hope to publish the definintive
'Tome' early next year.
Phil Hudson
a bit more info on my web site, with more to come when I get the time.
http://www.users.daelnet.co.uk/hudson-history/index.html
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> Subject: Dating of Water powered sites
> Date: 01 September 1998 00:56
>
> While researching the history of an ironworking complex that operated
from
> the 1630's until the early 20th century. It became increasingly apparant
> that an anomaly existed within the archaweological record.
>
> One of the ponds associated with the site can be shown by cartographic
> evidence to be pre-1750, however, the material recovered from this pond
is
> exclusively of a 19th century or later date.
>
> Fortunately, the site is well documented so the lack of pre-19th century
> material can be accounted for by major work on the pond that took place
> last century (for which some evidence exists).
>
> Has anyone come across similar problems elsewhere?
>
>
> Jeff Morris
>
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