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Pile cap trenches JLP01_08_043769
Filename: jlp01_08_043769.jpg
Size: 5254 x 5188 (6.9MB)
Date: 15th October 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Pile cap trenches JLP01_08_043769
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. A man digging in the pile cap trench on the construction site of Coventry Cathedral, with a stone coffin behind him protruding into the trench.
This photograph was taken during an early phase of the construction of Coventry Cathedral which included demolition, site clearance, excavation and pile driving with the first foundations laid on Monday 7th March 1955
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Media ID 23993634
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Archaeology Building Site Cathedral Construction Excavation
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Coventry Cathedral during the 1950s. In the foreground, we see a determined man diligently digging in one of the pile cap trenches on the bustling construction site. Behind him, an intriguing sight unfolds as a stone coffin protrudes into the trench, adding an air of mystery to this archaeological discovery. The image offers us a glimpse into the early phases of this monumental project, showcasing activities such as demolition, site clearance, excavation, and pile driving. It is fascinating to witness how these dedicated workers laid down the first foundations on that memorable Monday - March 7th, 1955. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, it becomes evident that it holds historical significance beyond its architectural context. The presence of an ancient stone coffin hints at layers upon layers of history waiting to be unearthed beneath Coventry's surface. Preserved by A© Historic England Archive and expertly captured by Joh from their collection, this image serves as a testament to human ambition and resilience in constructing grand structures while respecting and uncovering fragments from our past.
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