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Excavations at Hulton Abbey, Staffordshire 1987-1994

By William D. Klemperer, Neil Boothroyd Copyright 2004
    236 Pages
    by Routledge

    238 Pages
    by Routledge
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    Hulton Abbey was a minor Cistercian monastery in north Staffordshire (England), founded in 1219 and finally dissolved in 1538. This is the final report on the archaeological excavations undertaken there between 1987 and 1994. In particular, the chapter house was uncovered and re-assessed and the eastern part of the church and north aisle were completely excavated, together with the eastern half of the nave. The excavations are described by area and chronological phase with detailed specialist reports including architectural stonework and decorated floor tiles. An extensive programme of sampling and analysis of pollen remains from burials was also completed. The remains of 91 individuals, mainly men but also women and children, are reported on in detail, with sections on abnormalities and pathology as well as medieval burial goods such as a wax chalice and wooden wands. Comparisons with other published monastic sites in the region help to place Hulton into a wider context. An important element of the project was education and community involvement and today the site lies in a small urban park in Stoke-on-Trent.

    List of figures Preface Summary Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 1.1 The Cistercians (by W D Klemperer) 1.2 Monasticism in Staffordshire (by N Boothroyd) 1.3 The history of Hulton Abbey (by W D Klemperer) 1.4 Carmountside Farm to 1884 (by A Nicholls) The abbey site after the Dissolution The first Carmountside Farm The rebuilding of Carmountside Farm 1.5 The re-discovery of the site and excavations after 1884 (by W 0 Klemperer and A Nicholls) 2 The excavations 1987-94 (by W D Klemperer) 2.1 Evaluation of the outer court 2.2 Excavations in the church and chapter house 2.3 The chapter house, bookstore and sacristy (area BH) The bookstore and sacristy The chapter house 2.4 The south transept (area BB) Phase BB2: construction Phase BB3: medieval Phase BB4: post-medieval2.5 The crossing (area BF) Phase BF2: construction Phase BF3: early graves Phase BF4: medieval timber structure Phase BF5: construction of the choir stalls, a screen and further burials Phase BF6: Dissolution 2.6 The north transept (area BG) Phase BG2: construction Phase BG3: medieval floors Phase BG4: medieval graves Phase BG5: demolition or collapse Phase BG6: stone robbing and post-Dissolution soil build up Phase BG7: mid 19th century to modern 2.7 The nave and aisles (area BO) Phase BOI: before the abbey Phase B02: construction and early features Phase BD3: new floor, chapels at the west end and early burials Phase B04: remodelling of the west end Phase B05: a new floor and associated burials Phase B06: pre-Dissolution Phase B07: evidence for the Dissolution Phase B08: post-Dissolution decay of the church Phase B09: post-medieval disturbance Phase BOlO: late 19th century onwards 2.8 The west court and west range (area BC) Phase BC2: construction Phase BC3: medieval Phase BC4: Dissolution debris and destruction Phase BC5: demolition or collapse Phase BC6: modern, including Lynam's excavations of 1884 2.9 The chancel/north transept external angle (area BE) Phase BE2: construction Phase BE3: medieval Phas

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