The New Palace Yard and its fountains : excavations in the Palace of Westminster, 1972-4

Author

Horsman, Valerie; Davison, Brian

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Antiquaries journal. 1989, Num. 2, Vol. 69, p. 279-297, 19 ill.; plans

ISSN

0003-5815

Abstract (en)

Reports on excavations carried out during construction of an underground car park on this site which lies at the northern end of the Palace of Westminster (corner of Bridge and S. Margaret Streets). The Yard was first laid out ca.1287-1308. Summarizes topographical data and archaeological finds which date from pre-history through the early 19th c. Of particular significance was part of the foundation of the Great Conduit, an elaborate fountain with a timber superstructure built 1441-1444 (demolished 17th c.). Within its rubble core were 52 carved fragments of a 12th c. fountain.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture and excavations -- United Kingdom
• Houses of Parliament, New Palace Yard||London (GBR)
• Excavations
• 1972-1974
• Great Britain
• Squares (urban spaces)
• Archaeological materials
• Topography
• Fountains
• Sculpture

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Architecture et fouilles -- Royaume-Uni
• Houses of Parliament, New Palace Yard||London (GBR)
• Fouilles
• 1972-1974
• Grande-Bretagne
• Place
• Matériel archéologique
• Topographie
• Fontaine
• Sculpture

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920701-00428945

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