Market Strand, Falmouth, Cornwall - Archaeological Watching Brief

Wessex Archaeology

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned to undertake an archaeological watching brief during geotechnical works at Market Strand, Falmouth, Cornwall centred on NGR 180754 032988.

The watching brief monitored the excavation of five slip trenches and one hand dug test pit. The geotechnical works were undertaken in order to identify any existing services that may be affected by the re-routing of a sewer main and to establish the depth and condition of the foundations for the sea wall and adjacent building.

No archaeological features or deposits were present within the monitored slip trenches and test pit. The made ground deposits exposed appeared to be modern in date and had been heavily disturbed by modern utilities.