Connelly, E. and Pearson, E. (2013). Archaeological Evaluation at Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire. Worcester: Worcestershire Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1042988. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Evaluation at Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire
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Series:		 Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological evaluation was undertaken at Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire (NGR SO 81206 56836). It was undertaken on behalf of Taylor Wimpey Midlands Limited, who intend residential development on the site for which a planning application will be submitted to Malvern Hills District Council. The site is located close to the centre of Lower Broadheath, on the corner of the B4204 and Bell Lane which leads to Upper Broadheath. The land rises very gradually to the centre of the site and then gradually slopes down to the north-west. It lies on the fifth terrace of the River Severn which overlies the Eldersfield Mudstone Formation. Nine trenches were excavated across the development site to achieve a 4% sample. Natural deposits comprising pinkish-red clayey sand and gravel with patches of sand were recorded throughout the site at a depth of 0.44-0.58m below ground level. No archaeological remains were recorded in seven of the trenches. However, in two trenches in the north-western part of the site a linear feature and a pit or ditch terminus were recorded. The linear feature was identified in two trenches, one of which showed the return of what appears to be an enclosing element. This linear feature appears to run NE-SW, changing orientation to NW-SE, measuring .up to 2.26m wide and 0.95m deep. A pit or ditch terminus was also recorded in this area. No dateable material was recovered from these features. It is concluded that the sharp turn on the ditch is suggestive of an enclosure ditch, possibly dug to contain livestock, though of uncertain date, although it is noted that the well drained gravels and sands in this locality are commonly associated with prehistoric or Romano-British settlement.
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Author:		 E Connelly
Elizabeth Pearson
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Publisher:		 Worcestershire Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Worcestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2013
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Site: Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath
County: Worcestershire
District: Malvern Hills
Parish: BROADHEATH
Country: England
Grid Reference: 381206, 256836 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) LINEAR FEATURE (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) PIT OR DITCH TERMINUS (Monus)
TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
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Created Date:		 18 Aug 2017