Pearson, E., Lovett, P. and Hedge, R. (2022). Open Area Excavation, Evaluation at Astley Lane, Bedworth, Warwickshire. Worcester: Worcestershire Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1111134. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Open Area Excavation, Evaluation at Astley Lane, Bedworth, Warwickshire
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Series:		 Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological investigation was undertaken at Astley Lane, Bedworth, Warwickshire (NGR SP 33449 86885), as commissioned by GHC Archaeology & Heritage on behalf of Bellway Homes, in advance of a proposed housing development, with planning permission having been granted subject to a programme of archaeological works. Archaeological investigations, comprising eight evaluation trenches and a small area excavation, were undertaken. The majority of the evaluation trenching demonstrated either an absence of archaeology on the western side of the site, or extensive modern truncation related to the colliery in the central part. The eastern area of the site revealed m medieval pits and a ditch, with a probably later pond, the latter having a metalled surface leading down into it. Main site activity was dated, by its pottery assemblage, to sometime in the mid-13th to mid-14th century. Archaeological investigations comprising eight evaluation trenches, and a small area excavation, were undertaken. The majority of the evaluation trenching demonstrated either an absence of archaeology on the western side of the site, or extensive modern truncation relating to a colliery in the central part. The eastern area of the site revealed mainly medieval (mid-13th to mid-14th century) activity, in the form of a ditch and pits. An adjacent (?early post-medieval) pond had a metalled surface leading down into it. The methods adopted allow a high degree of confidence that the aims of the project have been achieved. Conditions were suitable in all of the trenches to identify the presence or absence of archaeological features. It is considered that the nature, density and distribution of archaeological features provides an accurate characterisation of the archaeology of the development site as a whole.
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Author:		 Elizabeth Pearson
P Lovett
R Hedge
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Publisher:		 Worcestershire Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2022
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District: Nuneaton and Bedworth
Parish: Nuneaton and Bedworth, unparished area
Country: England
County: Warwickshire
Grid Reference: 433448, 286884 (Easting, Northing)
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DITCH (Monument Type England)
EVALUATION (Event)
STORAGE PIT (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL DITCH (Tag)
MEDIEVAL STORAGE PIT (Tag)
OPEN AREA EXCAVATION (Event)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: fieldsec1-505728
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Created Date:		 19 Jul 2023