Dodd, M. (2023). University College, Oxford‐ North Site. Oxford: Oxford Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116112. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 University College, Oxford‐ North Site
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Abstract:		 The investigation comprised the excavation of seven trenches, measuring 1.8m wide and between 4m and 10m in length. The trenches were laid out manually as per the WSI, with some alterations. Trench 5 was moved slightly to the east of its proposed location to provide a suitable buffer from an adjacent Magnolia tree. Trench 3 was reduced in width to 1.3m to ensure it would avoid adjacent buried services and also prevent destabilising the adjacent wall. Trench 1 was also shortened to a length of 4m to avoid damaging an area of mature planting. Between 16th and 20th January 2023, Oxford Archaeology undertook an archaeological evaluation at the proposed site of a number of new buildings on the University College, Oxford – North Site (bounded by Woodstock Road, Banbury Road and Staverton Road, Oxford), OS Ref: SP 5081 0817. The investigation comprised the excavation of seven trenches, measuring 1.8m wide and varying lengths of between 4‐10m. No archaeological features or artefacts were identified during the course of the evaluation. There was no evidence to indicate there was any significant human activity on the site prior to use for agricultural purposes in the medieval and post‐medieval periods. It is perhaps notable that the usual relatively thin brickearth/loess cover seen overlying the second terrace gravels of the Oxford promontory was not apparent; instead, a much thicker deposit of loess/brickearth mixed with siltyclay and clay deposits was recorded. This suggests that on this central part of the Oxford promontory there is an undulating surface to the second terrace gravels and that these subsequent prehistoric deposits have accumulated in a wider and as‐yet undefined hollow area.
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Author:		 Mark Dodd
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Publisher:		 Oxford Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2023
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Parish: Oxford, unparished area
Country: England
County: Oxfordshire
District: Oxford
Grid Reference: 450809, 208169 (Easting, Northing)
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Created Date:		 30 Nov 2023