Children, G. and France, J. (2018). Archaeological Field Evaluation on behalf of Balfours LLP concerning Land at Wormbridge Whitefield Estate Herefordshire. Border Archaeology Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1104070. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Field Evaluation on behalf of Balfours LLP concerning Land at Wormbridge Whitefield Estate Herefordshire
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Series:		 Border Archaeology unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1104070
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Border Archaeology was instructed by Balfours LLP to carry out a programme of Archaeological Field Evaluation in connection with the proposed commercial and residential development on land to the northeast, northwest and west of Wormbridge Court Herefordshire forming part of the Whitfield Estate (centred on NGR 342695.377 2308857.806). Twenty-five trenches were laid out, predominantly on arable or pasture farmland containing remains of medieval settlement activity; however, a combination of restricted access and overhead cabling precluded excavation or relocation of three of these trenches. No features or deposits directly associated with the deserted medieval settlement were encountered and evidence of historic land-use overall was limited. Trench 007, Trench 008, Trench 009 and Trench 017 revealed buried soil horizons possibly relating to ploughed-out earthworks which contained material consistent with domestic waste used to fertilise farmland. Trench 009 was exceptional in producing a diverse assemblage of well-preserved snail shell pointing to a more specific use of this part of the site, possibly associated with water management. A post-medieval culvert identified running between Trench 012 and Trench 015 appeared to be still partially active while a substantial made-ground deposit incorporating redeposited 13th Century pottery was encountered in Trench 024. The remaining trenches contained no features or deposits of archaeological significance. Twenty-five trenches were laid out, predominantly on arable or pasture farmland containing remains of medieval settlement activity; however, a combination of restricted access and overhead cabling precluded excavation or relocation of three of these trenches. No features or deposits directly associated with the deserted medieval settlement were encountered and evidence of historic land-use overall was limited. Trench 007, Trench 008, Trench 009 and Trench 017 revealed buried soil horizons possibly relating to ploughed-out earthworks which contained material consistent with domestic waste used to fertilise farmland. Trench 009 was exceptional in producing a diverse assemblage of well-preserved snail shell pointing to a more specific use of this part of the site, possibly associated with water management. A post-medieval culvert identified running between Trench 012 and Trench 015 appeared to be still partially active while a substantial made-ground deposit incorporating redeposited 13th Century pottery was encountered in Trench 024. The remaining trenches contained no features or deposits of archaeological significance.
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Author:		 G Children
J France
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Publisher:		 Border Archaeology Ltd.
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Year of Publication:		 2018
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County: Herefordshire
Country: England
Parish: Wormbridge
District: Herefordshire, County of
Grid Reference: 342690, 230939 (Easting, Northing)
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SLAG (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL SLAG (Tag)
TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
ROOF TILE (Object England)
MEDIEVAL ROOF TILE (Tag)
LAYER (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL LAYER (Tag)
COOKING VESSEL (Object England)
MEDIEVAL COOKING VESSEL (Tag)
MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL MOLLUSCA REMAINS (Tag)
POND (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL POND (Tag)
FEEDER CHANNEL (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL FEEDER CHANNEL (Tag)
FISHPOND (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL FISHPOND (Tag)
JAR (Object England)
MEDIEVAL JAR (Tag)
SPIKE (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL SPIKE (Tag)
CULVERT (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL CULVERT (Tag)
ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL ANIMAL REMAINS (Tag)
WEDGE (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL WEDGE (Tag)
CERAMIC (Object England)
MEDIEVAL CERAMIC (Tag)
HEARTHSTONE (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL HEARTHSTONE (Tag)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: borderar1-329927
OBIB: BA1818WSWH/REP
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Created Date:		 10 Mar 2023