Data from a Trial Trenching at West of Tilehouse Lane (Phase 1), Tilehouse Lane Cutting, Hertfordshire, 2018-2022 (HS2 Phase One)
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- DOI:https://doi.org/10.5284/1129117
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Introduction
This collection comprises of reports, images, CAD data, spreadsheets and site records from a trial trenching evaluation carried out by MOLA Headland Infrastructure to the west of Tilehouse Lane, Hertfordshire, between the 6th of August and the 6th of September 2018.
Project Summary
An archaeological trial trenching evaluation was carried out to the west of Tilehouse Lane, Hertfordshire, between the 6th of August and the 6th of September 2018. A total of 40 trial trenches were excavated, of which 20 targeted known geophysical anomalies. Archaeological features were recorded in 9 trenches, which were situated in the north-western and southern part of the evaluated area. The earliest features dated to the Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age. These included an area of pitting (T. 242) and a possible cremation (T. 254). A boundary ditch (T. 272) has been dated to a Late Iron Age boundary with continuity into the Roman times. An undated pit containing metalworking waste was uncovered in Trench 280, while a probable post-medieval quarry pit was found in Trench 255. A significant aspect of the evaluation was the quantity of pottery recovered. A total of 472 fragments of pottery were found. The majority dated to the Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age and Late Iron Age/Romano-British periods. In addition, 244 examples of struck and burnt flint were found. The area of this evaluation has been expanded with further archaeological trial trenches.
The evaluation has proven to be of local significance with high potential for further finds relation to the Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age settlement.
Re-Use Value Statement
This archive can be used independently and/or in in conjunction with the rest of HS2 datasets in order to further investigate the archaeological features and periods recorded on this route. This can also function as a guide to digital archiving for future infrastructure projects benefiting both the commercial sector and the research community.
The final deposition location for the artefactual assemblage is to be confirmed.
