Leigh, A. (2022). Westlea, Riverside Road, Alnmouth, Northumberland. Archaeological Evaluation. Archaeological Practice Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1117666. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Westlea, Riverside Road, Alnmouth, Northumberland. Archaeological Evaluation
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Abstract:		 The evaluation took place on Tuesday 1st February 2022. It took the form of two trenches, one (Trench 1) aligned along the west footing of the proposed new build, and one (Trench 2) aligned broadly east-west through the middle of the footprint of the proposed new build. The two trenches essentially formed a single L-shaped trench of 20m², with the meeting point of the two legs of the ‘L’ lying in the centre of the plot of land. The trench was initially excavated by 360° mechanical excavator using a toothless ditching bucket to remove modern layers down to natural horizons, with further recording, investigation and cleaning being carried out by hand. All such excavations were undertaken by suitably trained and experienced archaeologists from The Archaeological Practice Ltd. The aims of the evaluation were to identify and determine the character of any remains uncovered during groundworks on the site, and to make an appropriate record of such finds by photographic and other means. No features or significant finds were identified, and it seems likely that considerable modern terracing or landscaping has occurred on the site. It is concluded that the entire plot of land has been landscaped in the modern period, possibly as part of the demolition of the small structures noted to be extant in 1960 edition OS 1:2500 Series map. Given the historic nature of Alnmouth, and the potential for differing levels of landscaping in different plots of land, future intrusive groundworks in the immediate vicinity should still be understood to have the potential to uncover remains associated with medieval back-plot activity.
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Author:		 A Leigh
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Publisher:		 Archaeological Practice Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Northumberland HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2022
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District: Northumberland
Country: England
County: Northumberland
Parish: Alnmouth
Grid Reference: 424595, 610446 (Easting, Northing)
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Created Date:		 12 Feb 2024