Heitor, J. and Ward, I. (2022). Evaluation at Land at Milksey Lane, Graveley, Hertfordshire. Cirencester: Cotswold Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1112494. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Evaluation at Land at Milksey Lane, Graveley, Hertfordshire
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Abstract:		 The evaluation fieldwork comprised the excavation of 12 trenches measuring 30m by 1.8m (Fig. 2). The trenches were located to test for the presence of the Roman road based on HHER data, and any associated roadside features, test LIDAR anomalies, and to provide a representative sample of the Site. Trenches were set out on OS National Grid co-ordinates using Leica GPS. The locations of Trenches 5, 9 and 10 were adjusted on Site to account for areas of raised ground comprising of modern debris. They were scanned for live services by trained CA staff using CAT and genny equipment, in accordance with the CA Safe System of Work for avoiding underground services. Overburden was stripped from the trenches by a mechanical excavator fitted with a toothless grading bucket. All machining was conducted under archaeological supervision to the top of the natural substrate, which was the level at which archaeological features were first encountered. Archaeological features/deposits were investigated, planned and recorded in accordance with CA Technical Manual 1: Fieldwork Recording Manual. Deposits were assessed for their palaeoenvironmental potential, and samples were taken in accordance with CA Technical Manual 2: The Taking and Processing of Environmental and Other Samples from Archaeological Sites. Artefacts were processed in accordance with CA Technical Manual 3: Treatment of Finds Immediately after Excavation. CA will make arrangements with North Hertfordshire Museum (GRA/ML22) for the deposition of the site archive and, subject to agreement with the legal landowner(s), the artefact collection. A digital archive will also be prepared and deposited with the Archaeology Data Service (ADS). The archives (museum and digital) will be prepared and deposited in accordance with Standard and guidance for the creation, compilation, transfer and deposition of archaeological archives (CIfA 2014b; updated October 2020), Hertfordshire Archaeological Archive Standards: A Countywide Standard for the Creation, Compilation and Transfer of Archaeological Archives in Hertfordshire (HAM 2017), and the ADS Guidelines for Depositors (ADS 2021) A summary of information from this project, as set out in Appendix D, will be entered onto the OASIS online database of archaeological projects in Britain. n April 2022, Cotswold Archaeology (CA) carried out an archaeological evaluation of Land at Milksey Lane, Graveley, Hertfordshire. A total of 12 trenches were excavated. The evaluation has confirmed the presence of a north-east to south-west orientated Roman Road (Viatores 221), identified along the western boundary of the Site in Trenches 1, 2, 7, and 12; roadside ditches and an undated gully were also recorded in Trench 1. Additional features comprised two north-west to south-east orientated postmedieval/modern field boundaries and one probable palaeochannel. Evidence for modern disturbance/made ground was also recorded in two trenches in the north-eastern corner of the site.
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Author:		 Joao Heitor
Isobelle Ward ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Cotswold Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2022
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District: North Hertfordshire
Country: England
Parish: Graveley
County: Hertfordshire
Grid Reference: 523007, 228035 (Easting, Northing)
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ROAD (Monument Type England)
ROMAN ROAD (Tag)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: cotswold2-512302
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Created Date:		 15 Aug 2023