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This collection comprises of reports, images, spreadsheets, gis and site record data from archaeological monitoring works, carried out by Connect Archaeology between 11th November 2019 and 8th July 2020 at Hurst Deserted Medieval Village (DMV). The need for archaeological monitoring of the construction of the haul road and the associated works compound was determined on the basis that there was potential for archaeological remains dating to the prehistoric, Romano-British and medieval periods, as identified through previous investigations outlined in the Project Plan.
The aim of the archaeological monitoring was to identify, examine and record any archaeological remains revealed by the works to ascertain their contribution to HERDS Objectives (as far as is reasonably practicable).
The specific aims of the excavation were:
The archaeological monitoring aimed to meet the following GWSI: HERDS Specific Objectives:
The archaeological monitoring undertaken as part of the haul road construction successfully resulted in the exposure, excavation and recording of two post-medieval or modern pits within Area 1. Plough scarring across the area also indicates agricultural use of the land throughout this period; however, the features offer limited further knowledge about post-medieval and modern activity in the area. No in situ archaeological remains were identified which relate to the Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Romano-British, or medieval periods. This means the works are limited in contributing to the GWSI: HERDS identified for the archaeological monitoring.
Unstratified finds, however, do indicate some activity within the wider area dating to the Mesolithic, Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods. The small assemblage of medieval and post medieval artefacts indicates agricultural activity dating to this period within the monitored area, though these, and the earlier prehistoric, finds do not offer a meaningful contribution to the wider historical context of the area.