Starke, W. and Keir, W. (2013). Former Howe Dell School Playing Field, Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Assessment of Potential and Updated Project Design. Bedford: Albion Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1109821. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Former Howe Dell School Playing Field, Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Assessment of Potential and Updated Project Design
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Series:		 Albion Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 As the development site lies within an area of archaeological sensitivity, the Hertfordshire County Planning Archaeologist (CPA) recommended that a condition was attached to planning consent requiring the implementation of a programme of archaeological work. The first stage of the archaeological work (trial trench evaluation) was completed in April 2012. On the basis of the results and in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, the CPA advised that a strip, map, and record investigation was required within the footprint of the development area. The investigation revealed thirteen parallel linear trenches which, due to their shape, size and regular spacing, are likely to represent cultivation trenches. In the absence of any environmental remains, the identity of the crop can only be guessed at, though the large spacing between the trenches suggests it is likely to have been a tall-growing crop. Vines for growing grapes are an obvious candidate, as has been suggested at many similar sites such as Wollaston (Northants.), Ampthill (Beds.) and Caldecote (Cambs.). A limited pottery assemblage suggests the cultivation area is likely to date to the later Iron Age - early Roman period. The eastern extent of the planting area was defined by the eastern boundary ditch of a seemingly earlier rectangular enclosure; its relationship with the later cultivation trenches suggests the possibility that this area was already under cultivation during the earlier Iron Age or even the late Bronze Age. A rubbish pit containing Roman pottery, brick and roof tile was located within the cultivation area.
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Author:		 W. Starke
W. Keir
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Publisher:		 Albion Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2013
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Parish: Hatfield
District: Welwyn Hatfield
Country: England
County: Hertfordshire
Grid Reference: 522609, 208253 (Easting, Northing)
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DITCH (Monument Type England)
PIT (Monument Type England)
TILE (Object England)
ROMAN PIT (Tag)
ROMAN TILE (Tag)
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LATE IRON AGE DITCH (Tag)
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ROMAN (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: albionar1-142456
OBIB: report 2013/22
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Created Date:		 11 Jul 2023