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Carville Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear. Archaeological Evaluation |
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The Archaeological Practice unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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| Abstract: |
The evaluation took the form of two Trenches. These trenches were positioned in the westernpart of the site, largely beyond the footprint of the former Carville Hotel, which was assumed to have had a significant impact on any surviving remains. Trench 1 was to the north of Trench 2 and both trenches measured 10m long by 1.5m wide. The setting out of the trench was undertaken by the archaeological contractor, and the excavations were carried out mechanically and manually by archaeologically competent staff, topsoil and unstratified modern material being removed mechanically by a machine using a wide toothless ditching blade, under continuous archaeological supervision in successive level spits down to the first significant archaeological horizon or the natural subsoil. Spoil was kept close-by and rapidly backfilled into the trenches at the conclusion of the work. The trench was of sufficient depth to establish either the presence of natural sub-soil or the presence of any archaeological remains. The photographic record of the monitoring was undertaken in high-resolution digital format with a minimum resolution of 14 megapixels. Photographs were taken of any archaeological and palaeoenvironmental features in addition to general site photography locating the individual features in their wider context. All areas of groundworks were located and tied to the National Grid. All archaeological features were to be located accurately within the specified area and their height also accurately recorded above Ordnance Datum. The same level of accuracy would be applied to measuring the respective heights of the top and base of excavations if features were discovered. The Field Investigation was carried out by means of an Archaeological Evaluation; all work was undertaken in compliance with the Code of Conduct of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) (2021), the CIfA Standard and Guidance for Watching Briefs (2020), Yorkshire, the Humber & the North East: a Regional Statement of Good Practice for Archaeology in the Development Process (2019), and the Tyne and Wear Archaeology Service Specification for Archaeological Monitoring (Appendix 1 - MON 18174). Although within an area of great historic significance, it is apparent that any historic or archaeologically significant levels on the current site had been removed at some time prior to, or more likely during, the construction of the Carville Hotel. Beneath the remains of this structure and associated yards/makeup levels were the natural clays and sands, with no evidence of any former soil or ground levels, or archaeological features. No further archaeological mitigation is recommended for the current site. Although no archaeological remains were recorded during this evaluation, and in view of the importance and Scheduled status of the site, it is recommended that any groundworks in the wider vicinity should be considered on their own merits with respect to the need for archaeological intervention. |
| Author: |
T Frain
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| Publisher: |
Archaeological Practice Ltd
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| Year of Publication: |
2023
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| Locations: |
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North Tyneside |
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North Tyneside |
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Tyne & Wear |
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England |
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North Tyneside, unparished area |
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Grid Reference: 429869, 566137 (Easting, Northing)
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thearcha2-514293 |
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| Created Date: |
12 Feb 2024 |
