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A Summary and Interpretation of the results of a Geophysical Survey by Stratascan Ltd. at the Proposed Cadeby Quarry Extension, Leicestershire |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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universi1-89408_1.pdf (22 MB)
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
his report presents a summary and interpretation of the geophysical survey results following a survey of the proposed extension areas to Cadeby Quarry, Cadeby, Leicestershire (SK 434 025). The report has been commissioned by Tarmac Central. The geophysical survey was undertaken by Stratascan Limited during February 2005. A previous archaeological desk-based assessment was commissioned from University of Leicester Archaeological Services by Tarmac Central. The proposed extraction areas are the Northern Working Area of 7.2ha located to the north of Brascote Lane, the Brascote House Area adjacent to Brascote House and the third area is the Western Working Area of 17.0ha, located between the village of Cadeby to the west and the existing quarry to the east. The previous desk-based assessment confirmed numerous known archaeological sites existed within the vicinity of the proposed quarry extensions. The surrounding area contains evidence for Iron Age occupation and land division in the form of rectangular enclosures and numerous pit alignments. Earlier prehistoric finds have also been made within the area. Few recorded Roman sites lie in close vicinity to the site although occupation sites and villas are known slightly further afield. There is no recorded evidence for Anglo-Saxon activity close to the two extraction areas, although it is likely that the surrounding villages all have some element of Saxon origins. Medieval settlements existed at Cadeby, Newbold Verdon, Brascote and Naneby, with the proposed extraction areas lying within the surrounding agricultural lands of these settlements. |
Author: |
James Meek
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Publisher: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2005
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Cadeby Quarry |
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CADEBY |
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Hinckley and Bosworth |
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Leicestershire |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 443729, 302485 (Easting, Northing)
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universi1-89408 |
OBIB: |
2005-040 |
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1 A4 report comprised of 20 pages, including 12 figures.
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24 Nov 2016 |