Dyson, B. R. (2016). An Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample Excavation at St. Mary's Church, Acton, Cheshire. Archaeological Research Services. https://doi.org/10.5284/1054024. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 An Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample Excavation at St. Mary's Church, Acton, Cheshire
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Series:		 Archaeological Research Services unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 In November 2015 Archaeological Research Services Ltd was commissioned by Wardens and PCC St. Mary's to undertake an archaeological strip, map and sample excavation at St. Mary's Church, Acton, Cheshire during groundworks associated with the construction of an extension in the churchyard. The excavation took place on 5th November 2015, comprising a single trench off the northern isle of the church that measured c.5x3m. Removal of stone paving slabs and a section of the modern tarmac pathway immediately adjacent to the church revealed a shallow depth of sandy levelling material overlying the natural substrate. Stone blocks were set within the substrate acting as supports for the paving slabs and a brick-built, stone-capped manhole was also observed along the line of an active drainage trench. No significant archaeological features or deposits were encountered, although part of a brick-built and partially stone-capped crypt was observed underlying a modern pathway at the northern extent of the trench which will not be impacted upon by development. A watching brief was due to take place during the excavation of a new drainage line running northwards from the church towards the Alms Houses at the north of the churchyard. This was later deemed unnecessary when it became clear that the intended drainage system followed the line of an existing service trench and excavations would only be taking place through previously excavated and backfilled ground.
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Author:		 B R Dyson
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Publisher:		 Archaeological Research Services
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2016
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Site: St. Mary’s Churchyard
County: Cheshire
District: Cheshire East
Parish: ACTON
Country: England
Grid Reference: 363163, 353098 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) DRAIN (Monument Type England)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) WALL (Monument Type England)
EXCAVATION (Event)
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OASIS Id: archaeol5-255598
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Created Date:		 17 Jul 2019