Johnstone, M. (2023). Dunstanburgh Castle, Embleton, Northumberland. Archaeological Watching Brief. Archaeological Practice Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1117705. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Dunstanburgh Castle, Embleton, Northumberland. Archaeological Watching Brief
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Abstract:		 Archaeological monitoring of the areas subject to groundworks carried out for the purposes of new signage and for ascertaining ground conditions ahead of new fencing proposals. The two test pits to the existing fence were positioned along the North Cliff fence line and were excavated as deep as necessary to establish the depth and construction of the existing fence; only previously disturbed ground was affected. The new ‘sheer drop’ sign required only 300mm deep footings to the north of Lilburn Tower to protect visitors from the cliff just outside the east curtain wall. The excavation process was monitored by an archaeologist to observe and record the presence or absence of any archaeological remains. The excavation work was carried out exclusively by hand. Following the excavations, the watching brief area was recorded by measured survey, and digital photography and the stratigraphic make-up of the sub-surface levels reported upon. The photographic record of the monitoring was undertaken in high-resolution digital format with a minimum resolution of 14 megapixels. Photographs were taken of all 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 at a scale of 1:2500 or greater. The Field Investigation was carried out by means of an Archaeological Watching Brief; 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 (2020a), Yorkshire, the Humber & the North East: a Regional Statement of Good Practice for Archaeology in the Development Process (2019), and the project Written Scheme of Investigation. The results of archaeological monitoring concluded that no significant finds or features of any kind were revealed by the current excavations in October 2023. Therefore, it is concluded that no significant remains of cultural heritage value were impacted by the works. The test pits positioned along the North Cliff fence line, encountered dolerite bedrock at depths of 0.26 m (TP1) and 0.50 m (TP2) below ground level. Additionally, it was noted that bedrock could be seen outcropping to surface levels in areas between the two test pits. Given the shallow stratigraphy demonstrated within the test pits positioned along the North Cliff fence line, the potential for archaeological remains to survive elsewhere along its course, must be regarded as low.
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Author:		 Marc Johnstone
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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:		 2023
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Parish: Craster
District: Northumberland
Country: England
County: Northumberland
Grid Reference: 425608, 621955 (Easting, Northing)
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WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: thearcha2-520452
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Created Date:		 12 Feb 2024