Data from a Trial Trench Evaluation at M6 Junction 4, Coleshill, North Warwickshire, 2017-2023 (HS2 Phase One)
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Introduction
This collection comprises reports, images, spreadsheets, and GIS files from a trial trench evaluation carried out by Connect Archaeology at farmland off Coleshill Heath Lane, Coleshill, Warwickshire. A total of twenty-one trenches were excavated in September 2017.
Project Summary
In September 2017, Connect Archaeology carried out an archaeological evaluation of land at M6 Junction 4, which is located c. 1km to the south of Coleshill, North Warwickshire.
The aim of the investigation was to gain information about the archaeological resource in order to support an assessment of its character, extent, knowledge value and ability to contribute to Specific Objectives. The aims of the trial trenching were to:
- Locate, characterise and record any remains relating to the field system identified and recorded in the HER within the site;
- Identify and characterise any remains relating to the former medieval deer park with the survey boundaries;
- Identify the presence/absence of Neolithic and Bronze Age Monuments;
- Assess the extent and nature of archaeological remains within the survey boundaries;
- Characterise the nature of any archaeological remains within the survey boundaries;
- Assess the significance of any archaeological remains within the survey boundaries;
- Assess the change to the significance of the identified heritage assets as a result of the detailed design;
- Suggest measures, if appropriate and feasible for further archaeological investigation to mitigate identified significant impacts;
- and contribute to the delivery of GWSI: HERDS Specific objectives.
The specific objectives of the trial trenching were to answer:
- Does a lack of visibility of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments reflect genuine area distinctiveness, or is this due to variation in geology or investigative techniques?
- Can we identify regional patterns in the form and location of Late Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements across the route, and are there associated differences in landscape organisation and enclosure?
- Identify patterns of change within medieval rural settlement from the 11th to the mid-14th century.
Re-Use Value Statement
Except for two 18th/19th-century field boundaries, no archaeological features were present, indicating that the Site has low potential for the presence of sub-surface archaeological remains. Ploughing, agricultural activity and the construction of a former works compound at the northern end of the Site would have impacted on any archaeological remains that may have been present. There is little potential for further archaeological works at this Site. There were no results of consequence which contribute to the wider historical context of the area.
