Jackson, D. (2016). Land at Townend Croft, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria: Archaeological Evaluation Report. Wardell Armstrong Consulting Group. https://doi.org/10.5284/1040337. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Land at Townend Croft, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria: Archaeological Evaluation Report
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Series:		 Wardell Armstrong Archaeology unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Wardell Armstrong Archaeology (WAA) was commissioned by Story Homes Ltd to undertake an archaeological evaluation by trial trenching and a subsequent open area strip on land at Townend Croft, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria (CA10 2ER), (NGR: NY 5372 2630). The evaluation was required as part of a phased programme of archaeological mitigation in advance of a new housing development on the site. Archaeological work was required as the proposed development has the possibility to impact upon a possible multiple burial site associated with the Skirmish of Clifton Moor, a minor battle during the Scottish Jacobites retreat during the 1745 uprising. Of particular significance is the reference to the burial of some of the Highlanders killed during the skirmish being buried below the 'Rebels Tree', which is situated within the proposed development site and formed the central focus of the evaluation. Although a respectable finds assemblage was recovered during the investigation, only five artefacts could potentially date to the time of the skirmish of Clifton Moor. These included four musket balls and a token of potential significance. Although no features or deposits of archaeological significance were revealed during the investigation, it is possible much of the former ground surface within the area was significantly reduced during the construction of the nearby railway embankment. If so, this could have destroyed significant evidence of archaeological activity. It must also be noted that the investigation area did not infringe upon the 20m buffer zone around the Rebel Tree. Therefore, the presence of a mass grave containing Highlanders killed during the skirmish could neither be refuted nor confirmed.
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Author:		 D Jackson
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Publisher:		 Wardell Armstrong Consulting Group
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cumbria HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2016
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Site: Townend Croft
Parish: CLIFTON
District: Eden
County: Cumbria
Country: England
Location - Auto Detected: Clifton Moor
Location - Auto Detected: Highlanders
Grid Reference: 353720, 526300 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) Metal (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BATTLEFIELD (Monument Type England)
METAL DETECTING USE (Event)
TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
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Created Date:		 28 Nov 2016