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Rear of 42 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle: Archaeological Watching Brief Report: Phase 3 - piling, excavation of foundation, cable and drainage pipe trenches and the removal of contaminated land |
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DigVentures unpublished report series
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| Abstract: |
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken at Rear of 42 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NA on the 10th August 2018 during geotechnical borehole and testpitting survey to the rear of the property in advance of development at the site (Planning Ref DM/18/01049/FPA). The Site was considered to be of potential archaeological interest, and a programme of archaeological observation was required during the survey. Phase 1:
No significant archaeological finds or features were observed during the phase 1 watching brief, and no archive (aside from the information detailed in full in this report) was produced. The depth of borehole deposits and the recovery of 18th and 19th century pottery does not discount the possibility that the Castle ditch is located here. The depth at which the borehole was refused (4.8m at Borehole 2) could reflect the depth of the ditch and the deposits observed are consistent with those seen previously at 22 Horsemarket. Given the depth and integrity of the deposits visible, it seems possible that the ditch continues in this area.
Phase 2:
Monitoring of the grubbing of existing foundation trenches during phase 2 revealed no archaeologically significant features or deposits. The proposed development area has been in use as a builders' yard with the site boundaries remaining the same since the mid-19th century. Early Modern pottery and glass dating to the 19th and 20th centuries and a single bone from young cattle was present in some of the observed deposits. Archaeological material that could be linked to the castle ditch or moat, or any period of castle occupation, were not positively identified during the grubbing works.
No significant archaeological finds or features were observed during the watching brief, and no archive (aside from the report) were produced.
Phase 3:
Monitoring of the groundworks during Phase 3 revealed no significant archaeological finds or features. Brick and stone wall foundations were uncovered on the same alignment as the Methodist church wall but were all considered to be relatively modern. The proposed development area was utilised as a builder’s yard from the mid-19th century until recently and site boundaries have remained the same since. Pottery dating to the 18th and 19th century was present in some of the observed deposits. Archaeological material which could be linked to the castle ditch or moat, which form part of the Scheduled Ancient Monument, were not positively identified from the groundworks.
The absence of any significant features can be explained by the shallow depth of the excavated deposits (0.67m maximum). No evidence of the castle ditch was encountered, although due to the shallow depth of the excavations it does not discount the possibility that the castle ditch was located in the area. |
| Author: |
Ben Swain
Stuart Noon
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DigVentures
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| Year of Publication: |
2020
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Barnard Castle |
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County Durham |
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England |
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Durham |
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Grid Reference: 404899, 516499 (Easting, Northing)
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digventu1-327178 |
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This report was uploaded to the OASIS system by the named Publisher. The report has been transferred into the ADS Library for public access and to facilitate future research.
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13 Jul 2022 |
