| Title: |
Land at Midgham, Near Thatcham, Berkshire. Archaeological Evaluation |
| Number of Pages: |
13 |
| Biblio Note |
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The ADS have no files for download, and unfortunately cannot advise further on where to access hard copy or digital versions.
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken in advance of proposed gravel extraction. The site lay in an area of archaeological potential as identified by previous archaeological fieldwork in the site locality which had recovered stray finds and occupation-related features of Mesolithic date. Evaluation trenching revealed no features of prehistoric or later date, with the exception of a single ditch noted within trench 4a and a natural palaeochannel within trench 8. The ditch yielded no dating evidence but contained settled topsoil within it, alluding to a probable post-medieval or early-modern date. A natural palaeochannel contained a basal silt fill, containing wood fragments, and a secondary peaty fill. No artefactual material was present, however, from the stream channel fills, or from subsoil and topsoil horizons within the site, to suggest the presence of settlement or activity across the application area. [Au(abr)] |
| Author: |
Alistair J Barber
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| Publisher: |
Cotswold Archaeology
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| Year of Publication: |
2001
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| Subjects / Periods: |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2001
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: LAND AT MIDGHAM, NEAR THATCHAM
Study area: 0.8ha
Investigation type: Evaluation
District: West Berkshire UA
Monument: DITCH. Undated
Ngr: SU55406650
Parish: Midgham
Postcode: RG7 5XA
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |
