Westgarth, A. J. (2008). Derwent Mills, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Evaluation. Oxford: Oxford Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1035046. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Derwent Mills, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Evaluation
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Abstract:		 SMC DTR:UK have submitted proposals (Planning Reference 2/07/0336) for the development of the Derwent Mills Commercial Park to the south of Back Lane, Cockermouth, Cumbria (NGR NY 1202 3110). The site lies within an area considered to have archaeological potential and subsequently, Cumbria County Council Historic Environment Service (CCCHES) issued a brief (September 2007) for a programme of archaeological investigation to be undertaken in association with the development. Following submission of a project design for a desk-based assessment and trial trench evaluation to meet the requirements of the CCCHES brief, Oxford Archaeology North (OA North) were commissioned by SMC DTR:UK, on behalf of Priority Sites, to undertake the work. The desk-based assessment, undertaken in April 2008, identified 30 known sites of archaeological interest within a 500m radius of the proposed development site. Through a review of the known cultural heritage resource in the surroundings, an attempt was made to assess the potential for the preservation of previously unknown archaeological remains within the proposed development site. Overall, it is considered that the potential for sites of prehistoric, Roman and early medieval date is low, whilst there is slightly more potential for archaeological remains relating to medieval and post-medieval agricultural and cloth manufacturing activity. The evaluation was undertaken in April 2008. Seven trenches, each 50m by 2m, were excavated to represent a 5% sample of the development area. The trenches showed undisturbed natural stratigraphy comprising natural gravels, overlain by alluvial subsoil and topsoil with no archaeological remains.
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Author:		 A J Westgarth
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Publisher:		 Oxford Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cumbria HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2008
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Site: Derwent Mills
County: Cumbria
District: Allerdale
Parish: COCKERMOUTH
Country: England
Grid Reference: 312020, 531100 (Easting, Northing)
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TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
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OASIS Id: oxfordar1-91315
OBIB: 2008-09/827
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018