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Archaeological Observation, Investigation & Recording: Gardener’s Cottage, The Lordship, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire |
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KDK Archaeology unpublished report series
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In line with the requirements of the WSI, the methods used were as follows: • Archaeological monitoring of groundworks associated with the development, including all ground reduction, service trenches, foundations and landscaping The site is located adjacent to the Scheduled Ancient Monument of the Lordships moated site and formed part of the curtilage of this manor as the cottage forms one of the wings of the 18th century stable block. The site falls within both the Conservation Area and Area of Archaeological Significance 147, which covers the historic medieval core of the village. The work undertaken on the site included the excavation of footing trenches for a new one storey extension, the installation of a new fence to the north of the cottage and a set of new planters within the courtyard to the west. Part of the surviving wall which forms part of the western boundary of the site was removed prior to construction of the extension; however, much of the wall remained preserved in situ. The foundation of the north-south orientated wall, in places, is considerable, being 12 courses or 1.10m deep. The depth may suggest that the post-medieval ground was terraced in this area. Where the foundations were at their shallowest, the brickwork had been underpinned with a hard stony cement. A large hole had been made in modern times for the installation of a large gas pipe and cement repointing had taken place above the modern ground level. The excavation of the footing and service trenches exposed more of this boundary wall. Wall [08] was observed within Footing 2 and is shown on the tithe map to be a boundary wall which spans the width of the modern garden. The masonry ties into the boundary wall to the west and appears to have been built using identical material and construction method meaning they are contemporary with each other. No finds, features or deposits were encountered during this investigation that predated the post medieval period. A possible explanation for this is that the trenches fell between widely dispersed features or more sensitive archaeological remains were destroyed through post-medieval and modern actions (i.e. the construction of the wall). In addition, the ground reduction during landscaping was not deep enough to expose the archaeological horizon or natural geology, meaning archaeological features could remain buried underneath the overburden within the courtyard to the east and the boundary to the north, thus explaining the lack of archaeological artefacts or features. At this time, none of the research aims for this project can be addressed. |
| Author: |
Laura Dodd
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KDK Archaeology Ltd
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Historic England review (OASIS Reviewer)
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| Year of Publication: |
2022
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Much Hadham |
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England |
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Hertfordshire |
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East Hertfordshire |
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Grid Reference: 542835, 219905 (Easting, Northing)
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kdkarcha1-296407 |
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324/MHG/2.1 |
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| Created Date: |
22 Dec 2023 |
