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An Exploratory Excavation at the Knapp, Bredwardine. |
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Herefordshire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Herefordshire Archaeology as part of an ongoing joint partnership with Manchester University, Kyushu University and the University of Leipzig investigating prehistoric activity within the southwest of Herefordshire. The investigations aim to improve the knowledge of early migrations, in particular ritual and settlement sites associated with Neolithic activity. Investigations at The Knapp, Bredwardine formed one aspect. Works were a detailed survey plan, geophysical survey and trial excavation. Following the discovery of a substantial flint tool assemblage at the prominent hilltop site of The Knapp during ploughing in the 1970's there was a high probability for the presence of buried archaeological remains associated with Neolithic activity. Over the course of June and July 2011 the site was targeted for trial excavation which would witness the excavation of five trenches. Prior to the investigation, small scale geophysical survey, employing a Resistance Meter was carried out across the summit with the intention of identifying buried archaeological features. This was supported by an above ground archaeological detailed survey of standing earthworks. A total of five trenches were investigated each ranging in size from 4m x 4m to 3m x 15m. Archaeological features and artefacts were identified that indicate the multi-period use of the site. |
Author: |
C Atkinson
L Bishop
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Publisher: |
Herefordshire Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Herefordshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2012
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The Knapp |
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Herefordshire |
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Herefordshire, County of |
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BREDWARDINE |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 332440, 244660 (Easting, Northing)
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hereford2-277049 |
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HAR 300 |
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Created Date: |
18 Aug 2017 |