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Tottenham House, Marlborough, Wiltshire: Archaeological Evaluation Phase 2 |
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Foundations Archaeology unpublished report series
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| Abstract: |
Phase 1:
A total of nine trenches and nine test pits were excavated within the site, as
shown in Figure 2. Trenches 1 to 5 were targeted upon the presumed locations
of former park rides, with Trench 1 specifically located to investigate King
Harry’s building; whilst the remaining trenches and test pits were located to
investigate ha ha ditches and/or walls. Due to ground conditions, it was
necessary to slightly amend the locations of some of the trenches/test pits.
Non-significant overburden was removed, under constant archaeological
supervision, to the top of archaeological remains or the underlying natural
deposits, whichever was encountered first. This was achieved through the use
of a mechanical excavator, equipped with a toothless grading bucket. Features
and spoil tips were visually scanned for finds.
Phase 2:
A total of ten trenches were excavated, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Trenches 1 to 7 were situated within the area of the scheduled monument, with the remaining trenches targeted upon areas of interest elsewhere within the Registered Park. Phase 1:
The evaluation confirmed the presence of four parkland rides to the southwest of
Tottenham House. The site evidence suggested that these originally comprised linear
grassed tracks, situated above sub-base layers and associated drainage and/or kerbs.
Remains probably related to the former King Harry building, to the west of the house,
included fairly extensive deposits of building rubble, along with possible structural
remains, which consisted of possible wall bases or footings. There was also evidence
for in-situ burning at this location. Limited artefactual evidence suggested that these
remains were probably of Post-medieval date.
Phase 2:
The evaluation identified possible later Iron Age to early Roman pits and ditches, along with a possible post-hole, within the area of the scheduled monument, approximately 150m southwest of Tottenham House.
It was possible to confirm the presence of both King Harry’s Ride and the Octagon Ride within the scheduled monument’s extent.
Trenching located approximately 70m to the northeast of Tottenham House identified a substantial soil filled cut feature of uncertain date and function. A later feature, which was associated with clay lining, possibly represented the edge of a former pond. |
| Author: |
Andrew Hood
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| Publisher: |
Foundations Archaeology
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| Year of Publication: |
2020
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| Locations: |
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Wiltshire |
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Wiltshire |
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England |
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Great Bedwyn |
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Grid Reference: 424836, 163827 (Easting, Northing)
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PIT
(Monument Type England)
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DITCH
(Monument Type England)
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HA HA
(Monument Type England)
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CERAMIC
(Object England)
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POST MEDIEVAL RIDE
(Tag)
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DISH
(Object England)
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ROMAN DISH
(Tag)
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POST MEDIEVAL HA HA
(Tag)
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ROMAN POT
(Tag)
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EVALUATION
(Event)
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IRON AGE PIT
(Tag)
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WINE BOTTLE
(Object England)
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ROMAN CERAMIC
(Tag)
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POST MEDIEVAL WINE BOTTLE
(Tag)
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ROMAN JAR
(Tag)
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JAR
(Object England)
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POT
(Object England)
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LATE IRON AGE DITCH
(Tag)
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RIDE
(Monument Type England)
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IRON AGE
(Historic England Periods)
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LATE IRON AGE
(Historic England Periods)
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ROMAN
(Historic England Periods)
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POST MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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| Identifiers: |
| OASIS Id: |
foundati1-504530 |
| Report id: |
1348 |
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| Created Date: |
11 Jul 2023 |
