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An Archaeological Evaluation at Highfields Farm, Findern, South Derbyshire |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken at Highfields Farm, Findern, South Derbyshire (SK 318 325) by ULAS in May 2007. The work was commissioned by Miller Homes, David Wilson Homes (North Midlands), and Taylor Woodrow Developments. The work was carried out in advance of the proposed construction of up to 1200 residential units, a new primary school, community facilities and local centre, associated infrastructure and landscaping including the provision for a new country park. In total 10 trial trenches were excavated which revealed that the north-east of the site contained modern features, probably associated with the recent housing estate located to the north and west. Probable medieval furrows were encountered throughout the southern half of the site. Trenching in the south-east of the site not only revealed furrows but also evidence of a rural Romano-British settlement dating from the mid to late second and third centuries comprising numerous gullies, a probable enclosure ditch and a possible pit. The site archive will be held at Derby City Museum under the accession number DBYMU 2007-122 |
Author: |
M Hurford
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Publisher: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Derbyshire County Council (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2007
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Locations: |
Site: |
Highfields Farm, Findern, South Derbyshire |
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FINDERN |
District: |
South Derbyshire |
County: |
Derbyshire |
Country: |
England |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Homes North Midlands |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Highfields Farm Findern South Derbyshire |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Derby |
Grid Reference: 431800, 332500 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
universi1-32609 |
OBIB: |
2007-081 |
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Note: |
A4, 22 pages, 5 Figs., 4 plates
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Created Date: |
25 Nov 2016 |