Data from a Trial Trenching at Lower Radbourne Deserted Medieval Village, Warwickshire, 2020 (HS2 Phase One)
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- DOI:https://doi.org/10.5284/1119084
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Introduction
This collection comprises images, spreadsheets, reports, vector graphics, and scanned site records and drawings from a trial trench evaluation by Archaeological Research Services at Lower Radbourne Deserted Medieval Village, Warwickshire.
The evaluation forms part of Phase One of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project, which will involve the construction of a new railway approximately 230km (143 miles) in length between London and the West Midlands. Powers for the construction, operation and maintenance of Phase One are conferred by the High-Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017.
Project Summary
The archaeological works were undertaken during June and July 2020. A total of 91 trenches were excavated across six fields in order to establish the survivability of the deserted medieval village.
The aims of the work were to confirm the presence/ absence, extent and depth of any surviving archaeological remains within the site and to determine the nature, date, condition, state of preservation, complexity and significance of any archaeological remains. Specific objectives of the project included assessing evidence for occupation on the land through various periods and changing patterns in rural settlement.
Re-Use Value Statement
This archive forms part of the archaeological investigative work undertaken ahead of the construction of High Speed 2. All of the files contained within this archive are suitable for reuse as they are in standard, easy accessible formats, in line with the FAIR Principles. The archive may be looked at in conjunction with other HS2 archives to further add depth and context to the works. All specialist reporting was taken to assessment level, there is potential for further analysis, should it be deemed necessary. Further mitigation works have taken place on site and this archive should be viewed in conjunction with that.
