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Archaeological Hedgerow Survey Broad Lane, Rochdale |
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J.M.Trippier Archaeological and Surveying Consultancy unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Archaeological fieldwork was required in pursuit of a planning condition attached to the proposed residential development of some 3 ha of pastureland on the outskirts of Rochdale. Following a desk based assessment it was concluded that the only features of heritage interest were two hedgerows that were present in 1844 or earlier and which therefore constituted historic hedgerows. Accordingly it was required that they should be subject to a hedgerow survey, a topographical (earthwork) survey and trial trenching. This work was carried out on behalf of Wainhomes (Northwest) Ltd by J.M. Trippier Archaeological and Surveying Consultancy The field boundaries were found to be fairly regular, suggesting a largely post-medieval date as originating from organised forms of enclosure, rather than the more irregular boundaries of the late Medieval period (Baker and Butlin 1973; Adkins et al 2008). The fieldwork concluded that the hedgerows were of the full hedgebank type with double ditches one of which utilised what may have been the valley of a natural watercourse and was possibly of an earlier date than the others |
Author: |
J M Trippier
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J.M.Trippier Archaeological and Surveying Consultancy
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Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Greater Manchester HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2014
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Land to the West of Broad Lane |
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Greater Manchester |
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Rochdale |
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ROCHDALE |
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England |
Grid Reference: 391100, 410800 (Easting, Northing)
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jmtrippi1-417768 |
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29 Oct 2021 |