Title: |
Geophysical Survey and Archaeological Evaluation of Land at Ruffet Road, Westerleigh, South Gloucestershire (663/2000) |
Number of Pages: |
51 |
Biblio Note |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
A desk-based assessment had previously identified the site as being at the centre of a historically important coal-mining area dating back to the 17th century. Several earthworks, believed to represent the remains of possible bell-pits and drainage features, were surveyed as part of the fieldwork programme. A geophysical survey was carried out to locate further features and structural remains associated with coal working. Six trial trenches were excavated on the site of the suspected bell-pits and associated rubble spreads. Four of the six trenches appeared to contain archaeological evidence of coal-working activity, although the features and deposits in question could not be properly characterised or dated. Earlier archaeological activity of an unspecified date, in the form of a small pit was also recorded on the site. [Au(abr)] |
Author: |
A H H Parry
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Publisher: |
Bristol & Region Archaeological Services
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Year of Publication: |
2000
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Locations: |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Auabr |
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Subjects / Periods: |
17th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2000
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: LAND AT RUFFET ROAD, WESTERLEIGH Study area: Investigation type: Evaluation District: South Gloucestershire UA Monument: BELL PIT. Undated, FEATURE. Undated, [finds]. Post-medieval (1540-1901), COAL WORKINGS. Undated, PIT. Undated Ngr: ST66707965 Parish: Westerleigh Postcode: BS171AW
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
18 Jan 2009 |