Peters, C. (2016). Land at Mirehouse Roadm Whitehaven, Cumbria. Wardell Armstrong Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1039721. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Land at Mirehouse Roadm Whitehaven, Cumbria
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Series:		 Wardell Armstrong Archaeology unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1039721
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 The proposed development site has remained relatively unchanged since the medieval period from when it was probably predominantly used for agriculture, with some industrial activity possible, evidenced by known medieval bloomeries (iron working sites) in the vicinity. In addition the place name element 'scale' suggests the nearby presence of medieval seasonally occupied dwellings, either close to the Scalegill Beck or the Pow Beck. The construction of two railway lines across the area may have had an impact on earlier archaeological deposits in those areas, as embankments and excavations and imported hardcore would have been required. Coal mining may also have had an effect on archaeological preservation in the south of the development site. Much of the site, however, particularly the northern part, remained unaffected by these industrial developments, and the potential for earlier archaeological features cannot be ruled out. Certainly from the 18th century, some parts of the site were used for coal extraction, especially associated with the Scalegill Colliery. These activities continued into the early part of the 19th century at least. Agricultural activity continued in areas not affected by mining, and continued after mining ceased. Low Hall is an 18th century farmstead within the proposed development site. Three hedgerows which are remnant field boundaries from the 18th and 19th century field system, can be regarded as important historic hedgerows under the Hedgerow Regulations. These identified heritage assets and the possibility of currently unidentified below-ground remains, indicate that archaeological mitigation is likely to be required as a condition of planning consent.
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Author:		 C Peters
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Publisher:		 Wardell Armstrong Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cumbria HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2016
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Site: Land at Mirehouse Road, Whitehaven
County: Cumbria
District: Copeland
Parish: ST BEES
Country: England
Grid Reference: 298747, 514819 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) MINE (Monument Type England)
FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT) (Event)
DOCUMENTARY RESEARCH (Event)
DESK BASED ASSESSMENT (Event)
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OASIS Id: wardella2-240700
OBIB: CP11646
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Note:		 A c. 45 page A4 plain paper report consisting of text and accompanying illustrations bound with a black plastic comb-binding and clear plastic back and front cover sheets
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018