| Title: |
Upper Derwent Archaeological Survey. Phase 2, Year 3, 2000. Volume 1. Survey of Archaeological Features |
| Number of Pages: |
41 |
| Biblio Note |
Please note that this is a bibliographic record only, as originally entered into the BIAB database.
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: |
Five features recognised during Phase 1 of the Upper Derwent Archaeological Survey and a more-recent discovery were chosen for more detailed metric survey in year 3 of Phase 2. The choice of features was based on their recognised importance to understanding the landscape history of the Upper Derwent, survival of earthworks and the need for a detailed record to aid management. These features comprised a prehistoric burial barrow (Birchinlee Pastures - feature 25:13), a farmstead (Fairholmes Farm - feature 31:32), part of a long-distance trackway (Doctor's Gate - feature 0:1), a large ditch (Devil's Dike - feature 1:3), a rubble sub-circular enclosure (Ashopton Enclosure - feature 14:1) and the newly discovered settlement/industrial site (Grainfoot Clough Platforms). In addition excavation of another feature, the industrial hearth in Linch Clough, which was surveyed in detail in 1999, was undertaken because of ongoing erosion. Unfortunately due to bad weather conditions the excavation could not be finished in 2000 and was re-turfed for return at a future date. Metric survey has allowed a greater understanding of the features which has resulted in the identification of previously unrecognised components, the production of accurate plans and text descriptions of the features, the better association of earthworks with components mapped on historical plans, a detailed analysis of damage and threats to survival and potential interpretation opportunities. All of the features survived in good condition and were either stable or deteriorating slowly. The types of threat to the survival of these archaeological sites included damage or masking of features by forestry activity, slow but extensive disturbance by trees, and erosion by livestock and trackway use. Most types of damage could be monitored and effectively dealt with on a relatively small scale. [Au] |
| Author: |
Bill Bevan
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| Publisher: |
Peak District National Park Archaeology Service
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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: UPPER DERWENT
Study area:
Investigation type: Post-determination/Research
District: High Peak
Monument: DITCH. Undated, FLOOD DEFENCES. Undated, TRACKWAY. Undated, ENCLOSURE. Undated, FARMSTEAD. Post-medieval (1540-1901), FARMSTEAD. Medieval (1066-1540), CAIRN. Prehistoric, BUILDING PLATFORM. Post-medieval (1540-1901), BUILDING. Post-medieval (1540-1901), B
Ngr: SK21008700
Parish: Aston
Postcode: S30 2AX
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |
