Title: |
William Wood Farm, Warsop, Notts. Archaeological Assessment |
Number of Pages: |
27 |
Biblio Note |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
Desk-based assessment of the proposed site of a limestone quarry identified that only two areas of potential archaeological interest had previously been noted within the site. These comprised the upstanding post-medieval buildings of William Wood Farm, and the site of former limekilns, suggested by cartographic evidence. Substantial numbers of prehistoric sites had been recorded in the surrounding area, and the distribution of Romano-British finds and settlements was also consistent with substantial activity in the locality at this time. A high correlation had been noted between site survival and areas of relic woodland, which may have protected archaeological features from the more destructive effects of medieval and post-medieval agriculture. Substantial blocks of woodland lay within the proposal site. During a walkover survey, evidence of possible prehistoric and Roman activity was found. These included a long cairn which was probably of natural origin but which could potentially have been used in prehistoric times, a possible clearance or burial cairn, a possible prehistoric burial mound and a Late Iron Age or Roman settlement site, indicated by earthworks. These features were considered to be of potential regional importance. A boundary feature was also noted; this and the farm complex were considered to be of local importance. Dense undergrowth within much of the woodland area prevented a thorough search, and it was concluded that the site had potential for further prehistoric, Romano-Brtish and later features. [AIP] |
Author: |
Pauline Beswick
H Jones
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Publisher: |
Trent & Peak Archaeology
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Year of Publication: |
1997
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Locations: |
Location - Auto Detected: |
William Wood Farm |
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Subjects / Periods: |
ROMAN
(Historic England Periods)
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Late Iron Age (Auto Detected Temporal) |
PREHISTORIC
(Historic England Periods)
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MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1997
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: WILLIAM WOOD FARM, WARSOP Study area: 26ha Investigation type: Evaluation District: Mansfield Monument: BANK (EARTHWORK). Undated, FARM. Post-medieval (1540-1901), EARTHWORKS. Undated, EARTHWORK. Undated, DITCH. Undated, MOUND. Undated, ?CAIRN. Prehistoric Ngr: SK54006860 Parish: Warsop Postcode: NG208XS
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
18 Jan 2009 |